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OVER 1,000 PRESCRIPTIONS. 



Pruritus Vulvb. 

Dr. Lombe Athill, London. 

I£. Acid Carbol., gr. x. 
Morphiae Sulph., gr. viij. 
Acid Hydrocyan. dil., 3 ij. 
Glycerine, 3iv. 
Aquae, ad I iv. M. 
Ft. lotio. 

Sloughing Sorb Throat and Quinsy. 
Dr % Sansom. 
5. Sodae Sulpho-carbol., 3 i. 
AquaB, 5 i. M. 
Sig. To be taken 3 times a day. 

Typhoid Diarrhoea and Tympanitis. 
Dr. A. Hudson. 
I£. Ac. Carbol., gr. i. 
Ext. Opii. gr. i. 

Bismuth Subnit., gr. xviij. M. 
Ft. pil. No. vi. 
Sig. Take one 3 times a day. 

Laryngismus Stridulus. 
Dr. Reid. 
©. Acid Hydrocyan. dil., Tip v. 
Spts. Amnion. Arm., 3 ss. 
Tr. Hyoscyami, Tip x. 
Spts. Anisi, 3 i. 
Syr. Aurantiae Cort., 3ss. 
Aquae ad. §i. M. 
Sig. 3 i 3 times a day. 

Chronic Quinsy and Putrid Sore Throat. 
Dr. Radius, 
]$. Acid Hydrochlor, 3 i. 
Inf. Cinchonas, |vij. 
Mel Dispumati, § i. M. 
Ft. gargarisma. 

Phosphatic Deposits from Urini. 
Dr. Neligan, Paris. 
3- Ac. Phosphor, dil., § ss. 
Inf. Calumbae, Svij. 
Tr. Card. Co., fss. M. 
Sig. 5 i 3 times a day. 

As a Preventive of Lead Colic. 

Dr. M. Martin Solon, Paris. 
3- Acid Sulphuric, 3i. 
Aquae, Ivi. 
Syr. Simp., |ij. M. 
Sig. 5 ss in small cup of water. 



OVER 1,000 PRESCRIPTIONS. 



Hooping-cough. 
Dr. Macrobin. 
Q. Potass. Bromid., 3i. 
Potass. Bicarb., gr. xij. 
Spts. Chloroform, TTRxl. 
Syr. Papaveris, \ ss. 
Aquae, §iij. M. 
Sig. A dessertspoonful every 6 hours for a child of 
two years. 

Gastric Ulcer. 
From Medica 1 Bulletin. 
3. Morphise Sulpn., gr. i. 
Atropiae Sulph., gr. 1-12. 
Cerii Oxalatis, 3 ss. 
Ft. Chart., No. xvj. 
Sig. One powder 4 times a day. 

Asthma. 
Dr. N. L. Clark. 
IJ. Potass. Iodid., 3 ijss. 
Ext. Belladonna FL, 3iss. 
Ext. Lobeliae FL, 3iij. 
Ext. Grindel. Rob. FL, §i. 
Syr. Tolutani, ad I iv. M. 
Sig. 3 i every hour when necessary. 

Diphtheria and Croup. 
Dr. Ellis. 
3- Potass. Chlorat., 3\j. 
Tr. Ferri Chlor., Tip. xl. 
Syr. Simplicis, I ss. 
Aquae, ad §ij. M. 
Sig. Two teaspoonf uls every 3 or 4 hours. 

Acute Pleurisy. 
From Canada Lancet. 
I£. Tr. Aconit. Rad., TTflxx. 
Morphias Sulph., gr i. 
Ext. Ipecac. FL, Tip xv. 
Spts. Ether. Nitrosi, ^i. 
Aquae, |i. M. 
Sig. One teaspoonf ul every hour. 

Acute Bronchitis (first stage). 
Dr. Lewis Smith. 
J£. Tr. Verat. Viridis. TTt) x. 
Syr. Scillae Comp., 3 ij- 
Syr. Tolutani, 3 xiv. M. 
Sig. 3 i every 2 to 4 hours for a child 5 years of 
age. 

Slimy Stools mixed with blood in Diarrhoea op 
Children. 
Dr. King Chambers. 
I*. Tr. Opii., TTRx. 

Pulv. Ipecac, gr. ij. 
Sodae Bicarb., gr. xx. 
Syrupi, ^ss. 
Aquae, ad §iss. M. 
Sig. 3 i every hour. 



Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 



Thread Worms. 
Dr. Ellis. 
9. Santoninae, gr. v. 

Inf. Quassiae, ^viij* M. 
Sig. Inject into rectum. 

Spasmodic Croup. 
Dr. Ellis. 

3, Pot. Bromid. 

Chloral Hydrat.,'aa 3ij. 
Syrup. Acaciae, 5 ij. M. 
Ft. Sol. 
Sig. 3 i or less according to age. 

Protracted Croup. 
Prof. N. S. Davis, Chicago. 
3. Pot. Iodid., 3ijss. 
Tr. Sanguinar., 3iv. 
Syr. ScillaeCo., ^iss. 
Tr. Opii Camph., 5 ij. M. 
Sig. 3 i every 4 hours. 



Dysentery of Children. 
Dr. Ellis. 
I£. 01. Ricini, 3 i. 
Pulv. Acaciae, 3i. 
Syrupi, 3 i. 
Tr. Opii, T1R iv. 
Aquae Flor. Aurant., 3 vj. 

Indigestion with Costtveness. 

Dr. Baillie. 
^. Ext. Aloes, 3i. 

Pulv. Ipecac, gr. viij. 
Pulv. Zingib., 3 ss. M. 
Divide in pil., No. xvj. 
Sig. One before breakfast. 

COSTIVENESS PROM TORPOR OP COLON AND DEFICIENT 

Bile. 
Dr. Baron. 
3. Ext. Aloes, gr. xviij. 
Quin. Sulph., gr. xij. 
Pil. Hydrarg., gr. vj. 
Ext. Rhei, gr. xvij. M. 
Divide in pil. No. xij. 
Sig. One at noon and bed-time. 

Acute Catarrh, Nasal, Pharyngeal and Bronchial. 
Prof. Bartholow, Philadelphia, Pa. 
9. Antimon. et Pot. Tart. 
Morphiae Acet., aa gr. }£. 
Aquae, §ij. M. 
3 i every hour or two. 



6 Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 

Night Sweats op Phthisis. 
Dr. Barlow. 
IJ. Zinci Sulph., gr. vj. 

Ext. Hyoscyami, gr. xxiv. 
Divide in pil. No. vj. 
Sig. One at bed-time. 

In Deafness depending upon deficient secretion of 
Cerumen. 
Dr. Waring. 
I£. 01. Amygdal., Iss. 

01. Terebinth, gtt. xl. M. 
Sig. Drop a few drops into meatus or introduce on 
small piece of cotton. 

ASCARIS LUMBRICOIDES. 

1$. Santonine, gr. xij. 

Sacchar. Lac, 3i. M. 
Tere bene et divide in chart. No. vj. 
Sig. One at bed-time, another in the morning fol- 
lowed by a purgative in the course of an hour or two. 

Tape Worms. 

I£. Kameelae. 

Ol. Filix Mas, aa 3 ij. 
Pulv. Acaciae, 3 i. 
Syr. Aurant. Cort. ad §ij. M. 
Sig. Half at supper time on an empty stomach, 
the remainder at bed-time, followed by a purgative 
in the morning. 

Impetigo of Arm. 
Dr. Headland. 
IJ. Ac. Carbol, gr. x. 
Glycerine, 

Aquae Rosee, aa I i. M. 
Ft. Lotio. 

Constipation of Anemia and Chlorosis. 
Dr. Waring. 
IJ. Aloe Soc, gr. xxiv. 
Ferri Sulph. 

Pulv. Ipecac, aa gr. xij. M. 
Ft. in pil. No. xij. 
Sig. Two at bed-time. 

Dysentery of Children. 
Dr. West. 
# Ol. Ricini, 3 i. 
Pulv. Acaciae, Bi. 
Syrupi, 3i. 
Tr. Opii, Up, iv. 

Aquae Aurant. Flor., 3 vj. M. 
Sig. 3 i every 4 hours for a child, one year. 

Gastric Irritability. 
Mr. Brande. 
1$. Ac. Hydrocyan. dil., T1]J xxiv. 
Syr. Aurant. Cort. 5 ss. 
Aquae, ad 5 iv. M. 
Sig. I ss every 4 hours. 



Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 



Chronic Pneumonia. 
Prof. Da Costa, Philadelphia, Pa. 
5. Liq. Pot. Arsenitis, 3 ss. 
Ammon. Iodid., 3ij. 
Tr. CinchonaeCo., 5iij. M. 
Sig. 3 i 3 times a day. Small blisters ought to ba 
frequently applied along with the above. 

Ulcerative Stomatitis. 
Dr. Dewies. 
3. Cupri Sulph,, gr. x. 

Pulv. Cinchon. Opt., 3 ij. 
Pulv. Acacise, 31. 
Syrup, Iss. 
Aquae, ad^iij. M. 
Ft. Applicatio. 
Sig. Apply twice a^day. 

Flatulent Colic. 
Dr. Joy. 
3. Aquae Camph., Si. 
Spts. Ether. Co., 5 ij. 
Tr. Card. Co., 3 iv. 
Spts. Anisi, 3vi. 
Syr. Zingib., 3 ij- m . ,_ 
Aquae Menth. Pip., Jiss. M. 
Sig. 5 i when flatulence is troublesome. 

In Neuralgic and Rheumatic Pains. 
Dr. Neligan. 
^. Chloroform, Up 80. 
Tr. Aconite. 
Tr. Opii, aa 3 iv. 
Lin. Camph. Co., 5 ij. M. 
Ft. Liniment. 

Skin Dieases. 
Dr. Dobell. 
3. Calcis Sulpho-carbol.. 3 i. 
Liq. Pot. Arsenitis, UK xviij. 
Tr. Aurantiae, 3 vi. 
Aquae, ad 5 vi. M. 
Sig. 3 i before breakfast and dinner. 

In Chronic Quinsy and Putrid Sore Throat. 
Dr. Radius. 
]J. Ac. Hydrochlor, 3 i. 
Inf. Cinchonae, 3 vij. 
Mel. despumati., %i. M. 
Ft. Gargarisma. 

•Enteritis uncomplicated. 
Dr, Condie. 
I£. Calomel. 

Pulv. Ipecac, aa gr. ij. 
Ext Hyoscyami, gr. iv. 
Plumbi Acet., gr. xij. M. 
Divide in pil. No. xij, 
Sig. One every 3 hours. 



Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 



Consumptive Cough. 

Dr. Morton. 

IJ. Ac. Hydrocyanic dil., TTR xvi. 
Mucil. Acaciae, ?i. 
Syr. Tolutani, 5ss. 
Aq. ad., 5 viij. M. 
Sig. Tablespoonful every 3 hours. 

Gastrodynia with Spasms. 

Dr. Copeland. 

3. Mistur Amygdal., ^vss. 
Ac. Hydrocyan. dil. 
Tr. Opii, aa 3 ss. 
Tr. Lavand. Comp., 3 ij. M. 
Sig. Tablespoonful every 2 or 3 hours. 

In Infantile Chronic Catarrh. 
Dr. T. H. Tanner. England. 

Ifc. Tr. Scillae, 3 ss. 

Ammon. Carb., gr. vi. 
Syr. Papaveris, 3 ij- 
Decoct. Senegae. 
Aquas Camph., aa 3 vi. M. 
Sig. One to two teaspoonf uls every 4 hours. 

In Chronic Diarrhcea and Chronic Dysentery. 

Prof. Bartholow. Phila. 

3. Alum, 3i. 

Ext. Opii., gr. x. 
Catechu, 3i. M. 
Divide in pil. No. 20. 
Sig. Two every 2 to 4 hours. 

In Menorrhagia, Hematuria, Hemorrhagic Dia- 
thesis. 

Prof. Bartholow, Phila. 

B. Ac Gallic, 3 ss. 
Ac. Sulph. dil. 
Tr. Opii. deoder. aa 3 i. 
Inf. Rosae Co, I iv. M. 
Sig. 5 ss every 4 hours or of tener. 

In Debility with Profuse Sweating. 

Dr. J. E. Clark. 

Ij&. Ac. Sulph. dil., 3 iv. 
Syr. Aurantiae, § iss. 
Aquae Cinnamomi, 5 i. M. 
Sig. 3 i in cup of water twice a day. 

Fungous Skin Diseases. 

Dr. Biett. 

]£. Ac. Sulphurosi. 
Aquae, aa 5 i. M. 
Ft. Lotio. 



Oyer 1,000 Prescriptions. 



Angina Pectoris 

Dr. Copeland. 

^. Aq. Camphor, 5 i. 

Liq. AmmoQ. Acet., 3 ij. 
Spts. Ether Co. 
Tr. Camph. Co. 
Syr. Papaveris, aa 3 i. M. 
Sig. Take at a dose. 

In Early Stages op Pneumonia and Pleurisy. 

Drs. Meigs and Pepper, Phila. 

]$. Tr. Aconit. Rad., rrp xvi. 
Morphia Acet., gr. ij. 
Liq. Ammon. Acet., %iv. M. 
Sig. Dose, 3 ij. 

Diarrhoea of Typhoid Fever. 

Prof. Bartholow, Phila. 

1$. ArgeDt. Nit., gr. iij. 
Pulv. Opii. 

Pulv. Ipecac, aa, gr. vj. M. 
Divide in pil. No. xij. 
Sig. One every 4 to 6 hours. 

Chronic Catarrhal Conjunctivitis. 

Dr. Noyes, Detroit. 

I£. Tannin, 31. 
Glycerine, li. 
Sig. Apply once in 2 or 3 days. 



Irritation op Nettle Rash and Other Cutaneous 
Affections. 

Dr. Tilt, in " Uterine Therapeutics." 

§. Aq. Ammon., 3iv. 
Tr. Opii, 3 ij. 
Aquae ad., Oij. 
Ft. Lotio. 

Sedative and Stimulant. 

Dr. Tilt, England. 

3. Chloroform, |ss. 

Spts. Turpentne, |i. 
Camphor, |ij. 
Oil Lavand. , Tip xx. 
Olive Oil ad., §iv. M. 
Ft. Liniment. 

In Typhoid Fever. 

Prof. Bartholow, Phila. 

3. Tr. Iodini, 3 ij. 

Ac. Carbol., 3 i, M. 
Sig. One to three drops 3 times a day. 



10 Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 

Intestinal Hemorrhage in Typhoid Fever. 
Dr. Murchison, London. 

#. Ac. Tannic, gr. x. 

Tr. Opii. , T1R x. 

Spts. Terebinth., TTRxv. 

Mucil. Acaciae, 3 ij, 

Tr. Chloroformi, TTR xx. 

Ac. Minth. Pip., ad.. %L M. 
Ft. Haustus. 
Sig. To be taken at bed time. 

Chronic Eczema in Children. 

Dr. Doyon, England. 

R\ 01. Morrhuae, ^ij. 
Viteli Ovi, No. i. 
Liq. Sodae Arsenit., 3i. 
Sprupi, 3ijss. 
Aquae, |iv. M. 
Sig. I ss 3 times a day. 

Eczema. 

Dr. Wilson, England. 

$. Vin. Ferri, B. P., 5 iss. 
Syr. Tolutani, 3 iij. 
Liq. Potass. Arsenit., 31. 
Aquae Anethi, 3ij. M. 
Sig. Dose one to two teaspoonfuls. 

Acne and Chlorasma. 

Dr. Kaposi, Berlin. 

Ifc. Iodini. 

Potass. Iodid, aa 3 i. 
Glycerine, 3 ij. M. 

Acne. 

Dr. Kaposi. 

]£. Saponis Virid., 3 iv. 
Alcohol, ^ss. 
Spts. Lavand., 3 i. M. 

Caustic. 

Dr. Piffard in " Therapeutics of Skin Diseases." 

B- Ac. Arseniosi. 

Sulph. Morphiae, aa gr. xv. 
Hydrarg. Chlor. Mit., 3 ij. 
Pulv, Acaciae, 1 vi. 
Sig. Sprinkle thickly on a surface raw or denuded 
of cuticle by blister. 

In Relaxed Sore Throat. 

Sir Astley Cooper, England. 

3. Aluminis. 3i. 

Decoct. Cinchonae, § xij. 
Mel. Rosae, 3 iss. M. 
Ft. Gargarisma. 



Oyer 1,000 Prescriptions. 11 



In Relaxed Sore Throat with Ulcerated Mouth. 
Dr. Hooper. 
]$. Aluminis, 3 i. 

Ac. Sulph. dil., TTP xx. 
Tr. Myrrhae, 3ij. 
Decoct. Cinchonae, Ivi. M. 
Ft. Gargarisma, 

In Sloughing Phagedena. 
Br. Erichsen, England. 

3. Ammon Carb., gr. v. 

Potass. Chlorat., 3i. 

Tr. Cinchon. Co., 3i. 

Decoct. Cinchon., ^iss. M. 
Ft. Haustus. 
Sig. To be taken every 4 or 6 hours. 

In Dropsy After Scarlatina. 

Dr. Golding Bird, England. 
9. Liq. Ammon. Acet., 3ix. 
Vin. Antimon. 
Syr. Papaveris, aa 3 i. 
Aq. Menth Pip., 3xij. M. 
Sig. 1 ss every four hours with the following pow- 
der at bed time: 

]£. Pulv. Ipecac Co., gr. iijss. 
Hydrarg. c Creta, gr. v. M. 

Conjunctivitis . 
Prof. Noyes, N. Y. City. 
I£. Sodae Bibor., 3ij. 
Aquae Camph., ^vi. 

Or, More Efficient than the Above. 
Prof. Noyes, N. Y. City. 
I£. Argent. Nit. gr. i-iij. 
Aquae, fi. M. 
Sig. Apply two or three times a day with a brush. 

Chronic Rheumatism. 
Prof. Da Costa, Phila. 
Ifc. Pot. Iodid, 3 ij. 

Vin. Colonic iRad., 3iij. 
Ext. Cimicifugae Fl., ^ss. 
Aq. Menth. Pip. ad., ^iv. M. 
Sig. 3 i every 3 hours. 

Chronic Hepatitis. 
Dr. Joy. 
I£. Ac. Nit. dil., 3iss. 
Sacchar. Alb., fiss. 
Aquae ad., § iv. M. 
Sig. 1 ss in water 3 times a day. 

D YSMENORRH03 A. 

Dr. Greenlxalgh, England. 
1$. Ac. Phosphor, dil., 3i. 
Liq. Strychniae, 11$ xv. 
Spts. Chloroformi, 3ij. 
Syr. Aurantiae, 3 iv. 
Aq. ad., § vi. M. 
Sig. | i three times a day. 



12 Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 



Nervous Cough. 

Prof. Bartholow, Phila. 

Ifc. Ac. Hydrocyan. dil., 3i. 
Tr. Sanguinar. 
Syr. Senegar, aa 3 iv. 
Syr. Tolu, jfr 
Aquae Laurocerasi, 3 vij. M. 

Sig. From ten drops to a teaspoonf ul according 
to age. 

Rheumatism and Neuralgia, 

Dr. Wyman, Detroit. 

Q. Tr. Aconiti, 3 i. 
Tr. Opii, 

Chlorof ormi, aa $ ss* 
Lin. Saponis, ad. I vi. M. 
Ft. Liniment. 

Tape Worms. 

Dr. Albert, England, 

Q. ^Etheris, 3 ij. 

01. Ricini, |i. M. 
Sig. 3 i every 1, 2 or 3 hours. 

Low Febrile Affections. 

Dr. Hodgson, St. Louis. 

3. Spts. ^Ether Nit., |i. 

Liq. Ammon. Acet., 3iv. 
Ammon. Carb., 3i. 
Aquas Camph., | ijss. 
Tr. Scillae, I ss. M. 
Sig. | ss in water 3 times a day. 

Fibroid Tumors. 

Prof. Goodell, Philadelphia. 

1$. Ammonii Chloridi, 3 ijss. 
Ergotae Fl. Ext., §ss. 
Aquae Menth. Pip., |iss. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonf ul 3 or 4 times a day. 

Ftbroid Tumors. 

Prof. Leonard, Detroit 

Q. Potassii Bromidi, 15 grams. 

Potassii Iodidi, 4 grams. 

Ergotae Fl. Ext., 15 grams. 

Elixir Frangulaxine, 60 grams. 

Aq. Menth. Pip., 45 grams. 
M. Sig. Shake well and take teaspoonful after 
each meal. 

Diaphoretic and Diuretic. 

Dr. Brande, England. 

3. Spts. .Ether Nit., 3 iij- 
Liq. Ammon. Acet., %i. 
Aq. Camph., ^ivss. 
Syr. Zingib., 3 iv. 
Sig. Take ^i frequently. M. 



Desperate Cases of Delirium Tremens. 
Dr. 8. Pratt. 
Q. Chloroform, 3ss. 
Spts. ^EtherCo., 
Tr. Valerian, aa 3 ij. 
Aquae, 3iss. M. 
Ft. Haustus. 

Indigestion. 
Dr. G. Gregory, England. 

I£. Ext'. Aloes, 

Pulv. Rhei, 

Pulv. Ipecac, 

Pulv. Saponis, aa gr. xij. M. 
Ft. Mass et divide in pil. No. xij. 
Sig. One or two for a dose. 

Indolent Bowels in Aged Persons. 
Dr. Robinson. 

^. Pulv. Scammon., 3 ss. 

Ext. Aloes, 3 i. 

Bals. Peru, gr. x. 

01. Carui, Tip x. M. 
Ft. in pil. No. xx. 
Sig. One at night. 

In Prostration op Typhus Feveb. 

Dr. Joy. 

3. Ammon. Carb., 3ss. 
Aquae Camph., ^vss. 
Syr. Zingib., 3 iv. 
Sig. 5 ss every 2 hours. 

In Delirium Tremens. 
Dr. G. Gregory, England. 

3. Tr. Hyoscyami, 3 ss. 

Ammon Carb., gr. x. 

Liq. Ammon. Acet., 5 ss. 

Syr. Simp., 3L 

Aq. Camph., |i M. 
Ft. Haustus. 
Sig. To be taken every 6 hours. 

Diabetes Mellitus. 

Sir George Burrows, England. 

3. Ammon. Carb. 

Ac. Citrici, aa gr. x. 
Aquae, Si. 
Sig. To be taken 3 times a day. 

In Receded Eruptions of Children. 

Dr. MannseU, England. 

1$. Aquae Menth. Pip., 5 ss. 
Spts Ammon. Arom., 3ss. 
Spts. iEther Nit., Tip xij. 
Spts. Lavand. Co., 3 i. 
Syr. Simplicis, I ss. M. 
Sig. One teaspoonful every Z hours. 



14 



Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 



Irritable Bladder with Acid Urine. 
$. Spts. Ammon. Arom., 

^Ether Nit., 

Tr. Hyoscyami, aa 3 ij. 

Aq. Camph., q. s., ad. I vi. M. 
5 i 3 times a day. 



Sig. 



Sig. 



Muscular Rheumatism. 
Prof. Bartholow, Philadelphia. 
I£. Ammon. Chlorid., 3 i. 

Ext. Cimicifugse Fl. 5 ij. 

Syrupi, 

Aquae Lauro-Cerasi, aa § i. 
3 i 3 or 4 times a day. 



M. 



Chronic Bronchitis and Cough op Old Age. 
Dr. Waring. 
1$. Ammon. Chlorid., 

Ext. Glycyrrhiz., aa 3i. 
Spts. iEther Co., 3 ij. 
Aquae, ad. 5 v *« M. 
Sig. I ss every 2 or 3 hours. 

In Pruriginous Affections of the Aged. 
Dr. A. T. Thomson, London. 
3£. Liq. Ammon. Acet , | ij. 
Ac. Hydrocyan. dil. 3 i. 
Tr. Digitalis, 3iij. 
Aq. Rosae, 5 v. M. 
Ft. Lotio. 

Sig. Apply twice a day to affected part with 
sponge. 

Eczema with Burning Heat. 
Dr. Hillier, England. 
I£. Pulv. Camph. , 3 i. 
Pulv. Zinci Ox., 
Pulv. Amyli, aa 3 vi. M. 
Sig. To be dusted over parts. 

Senile Catarrh. 
Dr. Waring. 

3. Tr. Cannabis Ind., 3 ij. 
Pulv. Tragacanth Co., 3i. 
Spts. Chloroformi, 3i. 
Aq. Anisi, ad. I vi. M. 
Sig. 5 i every 3 hours. 

Muscle Pains in Relapsing Fever. 
Dr. Wilson in " Continued Fevers.'* 
I*. Chloral Hydrat., ^ss-Ji. 
Lin. Saponis, ^vi. M. 
FL Lin. 
Sig. To be used with friction. 

Cooling Injections, 
Dr. Tilt, England. 
3- Plumbi Acet., 

Bismuth Subnit., aa 3 i. 
Tr. Opii, 3 i. 
Glycerini, |i. 
Aquae, ad. $i. M. 



Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 15 



For Scabies. 
Prof. Piffard, N. Y. City. 
J& Sulph. Sublim., 3ivss. 
Ol. Cadini, 3ivss. 
Cretae Prep., 3 iij. 
Saponis Virid., 
Unguent, aa 3xijss. M. 
Sig. To be applied once a day. 

Erythema Nodosum. 
Dr. Spender. 
3. Magnes. Sulph., gr. xx. 
Ferri Sulph., gr. ijss. 
Acid Sulph. diL, TTB v. 
• Tr. Aurantiae, ITR xv. 
Aquae, 5i. 
Sig. This quantity 3 times a day. 

Acne Rosacea. 
G. H. Fox, London. 
3. Sulph. Sublim., 3 ijss. 
Ac. Tannic, 3 iss. 
Ung. Petrolii, I iij. M. 

Alopecia. 
Prof. Piffard. N. Y. City. 
^. Tr. Cantharid., 

Spts. Rosmarini, aa 3 i. 
Liq. Potass., 3 iss. 
Aquae, 5 iv. M. 

Alopecia Areata. 
Dr. Thomson, London. 
1$. Terebinth in se ^ss. 
Alcohol, I i. M. 

Depilatory. 
Dr. McCall Anderson, England. 
I£. Barii Sulphid, 3 iss. 
Zinc Oxid, 3 vi. M. 
Sig. Mix with water to form a paste, apply for 3 
minutes and then scrape off. 

Bromidrosis Pedum. 
Dr. Ainsworth, London. 
I£. Pulv. AlumExic, | iij. 
Acid Salicylic, 3 ij. M. 

In Acute Rheumatism and Mild Febrile Affections 
with Harsh, Dry Skin. 
Dr. Nelegan, Paris. 
1$. Pulv. Antimonial. Comp. gr. iij. 
Hydrarg. Subchlor., gr. ss. 
Ext. Hyoscyami, gr. iss. M. 
Ft. Pil. 
Sig. Take every 3 hours. 

Incontinence of Urine. 
Dr. Ellis in ''Diseases of Children." 
IJL Liq. Strychniae, B. P., ttflx. 
Tr. Belladonnae, Bi-3ss. 
Inf. Cascariliae, ad. ?ij. M. 
Sig. 3 j 3 times a day to a child 3 years old. 



16 Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 



Malignant Fevers and Exanthemata of Children. 
Dr. Ure. 

R% Ac. Hydrochlor. dil., 3 i. 
Aquae Destil., I vj. 
Syrup, Ji. M. 
Big. 5 ss every 4 or 5 hours. 

Indigestion with Phosphatic Diathesis. 
Dr. Hooper, England. 
5. Ac. Hydrochlor. dil., 3iv. 
Inf. Calumbae, I vss. 
Tr. Lupuli, I ss. M. 
Sig. Dose, 5 i. 

Malignant Sore-throat. 
Dr. Brande, England. 
3. Ac. Hydrochlor., 3 iss. 
Decocti Cinchon. 
Inf. Rosas Co., 5 iijss. 
Mel. Rosas, I i. M. 
Sig. Gargle. 

Acute Bronchial Catarrh. 
Daniel Lewis, England. 
Q. CinchoniaeSulph., 3 ss. 
Ammon. Carb., gr. xv. 
Camphorae, gr. viij. 
Morphiae Sulph., gr. ss. M. 
Divide in capsul. No. 4. 
Sig. One at bedtime. 

Tonic and Laxative. 
Dr. Brunde, England. 

]J. Inf. Cascarillae, 5 iss. 

Magnes. Sulph., 3i. 

Ac. Sulph. dil. TIR x. M. 
Ft. Haustus. 
Sig. Take 2 or 3 times a day. 

Nervous or Sick Headache, 

Dr. Latham. 
3£. Pot. Bromid., gr. x. 

Spts. Ammon. Arom., 3ss. 
Potass. Cit. Efferves., §i. 
Sig. Take 3 times a day. 

Insomnia. 
Dr. Brown-Sequard. Paris. 
]$. Pot. Brom., 3 vi. 
Aq. Destil., I v. M. 
Sig. Three teaspoonf uls before dinner and four at 
bedtime in a little wine and water. 

Gastralgia. 
Dr. Fleming, London. 

3. Fl. Ext. Aconiti Rad., 3 i. 
SodaeCarb.. 3 iss. 
Magnes. Sulph., $i. 
Aquae, 5 vi. M. 
Sig. 3 ss to be taken when pain is urgent. 



Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 17 

Cough Mixture. 

Prof H. C. Wood, Philadelphia. 

3 Potassii citratis. 3 i. 
Succi Limocis, 3 ij. 
Syr. Ipecac, \ ss. 
Syr. simplicis, q. s ad Jvi. 
M. S. Tablespoonful 4 to 6 times a day. 

Nasal Effusion from Catarrh. 

Prof^Sajous, Philadelphia. 

3 Bismuth subcarb., 
Pulv. Talc, aa 3i. 
Aluminis, 3ss. 
Morphiae sulph., gr. i. 
Pulv. Acaciae, 3 i 
M. S. Snuif a little 3 or 4 times a day. 

Sciatica. 

Prof. Dana. 

3. 01. Gaultheriae, 

01. Terebinthinae, aa 3iv. 
Syr. Acaciae, I ij. 
Aq Cassiae, q. s. ad. $ iij. 
M. S. Teaspoonful 3 or 4 times daily. 

Nasal Catarrh — Spray. 

Prof. Sajous. Philadelphia. 

3. Sodii bicarb., 

Sodii biboratis, aa gr iij. 
Aquae, %i. 
M. S. Use as wash or spray 

Sedative Cough Mixture. 

Prof, Leonard, Detroit. 

IJ. Elixir Doverinae, 1i. 
Syr. Ipecac, 
Syr Scillae, 
Syr. Senegae, aa \ ss, 
M. S. Teaspoonful 3 or 4 times a day. 

Tonic in Asthenic Fevers. 

Prof Gross, Philadelphia. 

3, Quininae sulphat., gr ij. 
Tinct ferri chloridi, 
Acid Hydrochlor. dilut., aagtt. xv. 
Tinct. nucis vomicae, gtt. x. 
Syr. zingiberis, f 3 ij. 
Big. This amount 3 times daily. 

Psoriasis— Local Treatment. 

Prof Henry J, Reynolds, Chicago, HI. 

3. Chrysarobin, gr. xx. 
Adiphis. |i. 
M. S. Apply, with thorough rubbing in, 3 times 
a day. 



18 Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 



For Boils. 

Wm Bertram, M.D., Keokuk, Iowa. 

1$. Muriate of Lime. |ij. 
Camphor w ater, 5 iv. 
Myrrh tinct., 3ij> 
Creosote, 3 i 
Glycerin, §i. 
M. S. Apply constantly in the form of wet com- 

Sresses. Will positively remove the most excruciat- 
\g pain in about three to four hours, and will make 
any medical treatment absolutely unnecessary in 
from eight to ten days. 

Constipation. 

St. Luke's Hospital, N. Y. City. 

(Artificial Hunyadi Janos.) 

3. Magnesii sulphatis, 

Sodii sulphatis, aa 1 ss, 
Potassii sulphatis, gr. ij. 
Sodii bicarbonatis, gr. viij. 
Sodii chloridi, gr. xx. 
Aquae, ad \ viij. 
M. S. Wineglass before breakfast. 

Sprain Liniment. 

St. Luke's Hospital, N. Y. City. 

I£. Olei Terebinthinae, 
Acidi Acetici, aa 5 ij. 
Olei Lavendulae, 31. 
Vitellum Ovi. 
Aquae, ad f xvi. 
M. S. Apply 2 or 3 times daily. 

Rheumatism. 

St Luke's Hospital, N. Y City. 

]£. Potassii Iodidi, 3 iij. 

Vini Colchici Seminis, 5 ij. 
Tincturae Opii Camphoratae, f ij. 
Tincturae Stramonii, 3vi. 
Tincturae Cemicif ugae, 5 iij. 
M S. Teaspoonful 3 or 4 times a day. 

Sea Foam for Shampooing. 

Tr Arnica, 3i. 
Tr Cantharides, 3ij. 
Water Ammonia, 3 iij. 
Alcohol, half- pint. 
Soft water, half-pint. 
M. 

Lumbago — Instantaneous Remedy. 

Prof. Burggraeve, Germany. 

3- Collodion, 

Tincture of iodine, 
Liquid ammonia. Equal parts. 
M. S. Apply widely over the parts with a camels- 
hair brush. 



Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 19 

Mammary Abscess— to Prevent. 
Dr. Miall, England. 

9. Aquae ferv., Oj. 

Ammonise carb., s*i. 
M. S. Apply by means of cloths, as hot as can be 
borne, every 2 hours, or oftener. 

For Impotency. 

Prof. Bartholow, Philadelphia, Pa. 

9. Ferri Arseniatis, gr. v. 

Extracta Ergotae aquosi, 3 as. 
Misce et fiant pil. No. xxx. 
Sig. Take one pill night and morning. 

For Ecthyma. 

Prof. Ringer, England. 

9. Quinae Sulphatis, 3 ss. 

Acidi Sulphurici aroraatici, f . 3 ss. 
Tincturae Cardamomi compositi, f . 5 iss 
Aquae destillatae, q. s. ad 5 iv. 
M. Sig. A dessertspoonful three times a day. 

For Acute Bronchitis. 

Prof. Da Costa, Philadelphia, Pa. 

9. Terebene, f . 3 ij. 

Mucilag. acaciae, f . 3 ij. 
Morphinae sulph., gr. \^. 
Syrup tolu, f . f i. 
M. Sig. A teaspoonful every third hour. 

For Obstinate Diarrhoea. 

Dr. Constatt, England. 

9. Argenti nitratis, gr. J4 ad X. 
Aqua destil. , § ij. 
Pulv. acaciae, 3ij- 
Sacchari albi, 3 ij. 
M. Sig. A teaspoonful or two every two hours. 

For Enlargement op the Prostrate. 

1$. Potass. Iodidi, gr. ij— iv. 
Ext. Hyoscyami, gr. v— viij. 
Ol. Theobromae, q. s. 
M. et fiat suppositorium. 

PSORIASIS. 

Prof. Guibaut, Paris. 

5. Sodii Arsen., gr. 1-60. 
Extr. Gentian, gr, iss. 
In pill form. 2 or 3 pills after each meal. 
Also, frictions twice daily - with 
Ij*. Adipis, 3 hi' 

Acid. Pyrogallic, 3iiss-3iv. 
The part is besides to be cleaned thoroughly with 
soap every day. 



20 Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 

For Abscesses. 

Dr. O. S. Armstrong, Detroit. 

9. Acidi Boracici, 3 iij. 
Glycerin, 
Aqua, aa | iss. 
M. Sig. Apply on compress in early stages. 

Abscesses and Boils. 

Sidney D. Ringer, England. 

5. Calcii Sulphidi, gr. i. 
Sacchari Lactis, gr. x. 
Misce et flat chartulae No. x. 
Sig. Take one powder every two hours. 

For Obstinate Constipation. 

Prof. Bartholow, Philadelphia, Pa. 

3. Ext. Physostigmatis, 
Ext. Nucis Vomicae, 
Ext. Belladonnas, aa gr. J4« 
Ext. Aloes, gr. ij. 

Ft. pil. 

Sig. To be taken ter die. 

For the Cough op Phthisis. 

^. Terebene, 

Creosoti, aa f. 3 ij. 
M. Sig. Inhale 15 or 20 drops from a hot sponge 
several times daily. 

For Epilepsy. 

Dr. Brown-Seqiuird, Paris. 

9. Ammonii Bromidi, 

Potassii Iodidi, aa 3viij. 
Potassii Bromidi, 3 vi. 
Sodii Bicarbonatis, 3 ij. 
Tinct. Columbae, f. 5 ij. 
Aquae destillatae, f . f vi. 
M. Sig. Take a dessertspoonful after each meal, 
and a tablespoonful at bedtime. 

chronic eczema. 

Prof. Da Costa, Philadelphia. 

§. Ung. Hydrarg. Oxidi Rubri, 3 ij. 
Unguent. Sulphuris, 3 ij. 
Acid Carbolic, gr. iij. 
Unguent. Simplicis, I ss. M. 
Sig. Apply to affected part. 

GONORRHEAL RHEUMATISM. 

Drs. Van Buren and Keyes, New York. 

3. 01. Menth. Pip., I iv. 
Chloroform . 

Liq. Ammon., aa, 5J. M. 
Mix for external use : for inunction. 



Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 21 



HYSTERIA. 

Prof. E. J. Tilt, London. 

3. Tr. Castorei, 3 iij. 

Spt. Lavandul. Comp., 3vi. 
Aquae Camphorae, 5vi. M. 
Sig. A teaspoonf ul 2 or 3 times a day when cerebral 
symptoms and hysterical phenomena are marked. 

THREAD-WORMS IN CHILDREN. 

Dr. Martin. 

3. Tincturae Rhei, TtRiii. 

Magnesii Carbonatis, gr. iii. 
Tincturae Zingiberis, TTP i. 
Aquae, f 3 i. 
To be taken twice or three times daily. 

\ 

DELIRIUM OP TYPHOID FEVER. 

Prof. N. S. Davis, Chicago. 

$. Strychniae, gr. i. 
Acidi Nitrici, 3 i. 
Tr. Opii, 3 iv. 
Aquae, ^ujss. M. 
Sig. A teaspoonful in sweetened water every 2, 3, 
4 or 6 hours, according to the urgency of the symp- 
toms. 

CHOLERA INFANTUM. 

Prof. N. S. Davis, Chicago. 

3. Sodii Bicarbonat., 3i 
Morph. Sulphat., gr. i. 
Aquae, |ij. M. 
Sig. From 6 to 15 minims, according to the age of 
the patient, immediately after each paroxysm of 
vomiting. 



CHOLERA MORBUS OF MALARIAL FEVER. 

Prof. A. B. Palmer, Ann Arbor. 

3. Camphor Gum, 
Opium, aa, gr. j. 
Calomel, gr. iij. 
Sugar of milk, gr. xv. M. 
Rub up into a very fine, impalpable powder. This 
should be dropped into a teaspoonful of water, and 
taken far back into the mouth, followed by a single, 
small swallow of water. Repeat in an hour if relief 
does not follow. 

INFANTILE CONVULSIONS. 

Prof. A. Jacobi, New York. 

First give a purgative dose of calomel, and follow 
in a few hours by 

I£. Chloral Hydrat, gr. iv. 
Potassi Bromidi, gr. viij. 
Aquae, 

Syrupi, aa, 3 i. M. 
Sig. Dose for a child 2 years old. 



22 



Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 



CHRONIC PHARYNGITIS. 

Prof. Roberts Bartholow, Philadelphia. 

5. Acidi Tannici, 3ii. 
Spt. Vini Recti., 31. 
Mist. Camphorae, ad., §x. M. 
Sig. As an astringent gargle, combined with the 
010: 



employment of the following as a spray: 
I£. Acidi Tannici, gr. iij. 
AqusB, 5i. M. 



CHRONIC NASAL CATARRH. 

Prof. J. Solis Cohen, Philadelphia. 

B. Pulv. Aluminis, gr. v-xxx. 
Aquae, ?i. M. 
Sig. To be drawn into the nostrils in the form of 
spray, 3 or 4 times daily. It will destroy the fetor 
incident to coryza, and diminish the secretion. 

ACUTE TONSILITIS. 

Dr. O. S. Armstrong, Detroit. 

3. PI. Ext. Guaiac, 3 ivss. 
Syr. Simp., q. s., 1 iv. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful every a hours, or one-half tea- 
spoonful every hour in early stages. 

CHLOROSIS. 

Prof. Roberts Bartholow, Philadelphia. 

I£. Ferri Arseniat., gr. ij. 

Ext. Cinchonse, gr. xij. M. 
Ft. Pil. No. xij. 
Sig. One 3 times daily after meals. 

ACUTE RHEUMATISM. 

Prof. J. E. Clark, Detroit. 

3« Acid Salicylic, 3 ivss. 

Sodii Bicarb., 3 iij. 

Aquae, q. s. 
Misceet adde: 

Vini Colchici, 3 iss. 

Elix. Simp., q. s., ?iv. 
Sig. Two teaspoonfuls every 2 hours. 



INTESTINAL WORMS. 

Prof. J. Lewis Smith, New York. 

3. Fl. Ext. Spigeliae etSennae, |i. 
Santonini, gr. viij. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful to a child of five. 



PRURITIS VULVJE. 

Prof. Wm. Goodell, Philadelphia. 

3. Hydrarg. Chlorid. Corros., gr. i. 
Pulv. Aluminis, gr. xx. 
Amyli, 3 iss. 
Aquae, 5 ii. M. 
Sig. AppAy locally. 



Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 23 

SYPHILIS IN THE EARLY STAGES. 

Prof. Ricord, Paris. 

I£. Hydrarg. Protoiod., gr. }£-\£. 
Ext. Gentianae, q. s. M. 
Ft. Pil. No. 1. 
Sig. One thrice daily after meals. 

GONORRHCEAL RHEUMATISM. 

Dr. R. W. Taylor, New York City. 

01. Gaultheriae, gtt. x to xx in capsules, 3 or 4 times 
a day. [In 12 cases, where other treatment had failed, 
he reports 10 cured from the use of this agent.] 

PYEMIA. 

Prof. S. D. Gross, Philadelphia. 

]£. Quin. Sulph., gr. x. 

Morph. Sulph., gr. ^ M. 
Sig. This amount every 4 or 6 hours. 

ANTI-RHEUMATIC MIXTURE. 

Charity Hospital, New York City. 

I£. Sodii Salicylatis, 

Potassii Iodidi, aa, gr . xv. 
Vini Colch. Sem., gtt, xv. 
Aquae, ^ss. M. 
Give at one dose. [A rather large dose.] 

Pills for Phthisis. 

Dr Potain, France. 

$. Creosote, HP y 2 . 
Iodoform, gr. 1-10. 
Ext. opium, gr. %. 

Balsam tolu, 

Turpentine, aa Tip %. 
M. Sig. Three to ten pills daily. 

HEADACHE. 

Prof. Dujardin-Beaumetz, Paris. 

9. Ethoxycafeine, gr. xii. 
Sodii Salicylat, gr, xv. 
Aquas Dest., ad. f % i. M. 
Dose.— Teaspoonful or tablespoonful. 

INSOMNIA. 

Prof. C. E. Brown- Sequard, Paris. 

3. Potass. Bromid., 3vi. 
Aquae Distil., I v. M. 
Sig. Three teaspoonf uls before dinner and four at 
bedtime, with a little wine and water. 

POISONED BY CHLOROFORM. 

The subcutaneous injection, in divided doses, of $£ 
of grain of atropine, is reported by Dr. J. U. West as 
aiding recovery from the swallowing of two ounces 
of chloroform. 



24 Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 



ENLARGED SPLEEN. 

J, C. Andrews, California. 
$fc. UvedaliaeTr., 5 ss. 

Aquae Pur., 3 iijss. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful four times a day. Apply locally, 
also an ointment made from same, over the organ, night 
and morning, rubbing it well in. 

COUGH SYRUP. 

Prof. Wm. Brodie, Detroit. 
Tfr. Hive Syrup, S i. 

Elix. Paregoric, S!i. 
Tr. Sauguinariae, 3 ii. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful for a 6-year old child, at a dose. 

CATARRHAL NASAL DOUCHE. 

Prof. G. W. Major, Montreal. 
!£fc. Acidi Carbolici, gr. j. 
Boracis, gr. iij. 
Sodii Carb., gr. iij. 
Glycerince, 5 i. 
Aquae, 5 vii. M. 
Sig. Inject into nares. 

PRURITUS VULV.E. 

Prof. Meigs, Philadelphia. 
#. Boracis, 5 iv. 

Morphinae hydrochlo., gr. vi. 
Aquae Pvosae "l viss. M. 
Sig. Bathe the parts affected frequently, applying 
starch powder or bicarb, sodium between times. 

ECZEMA INFANTALIS. 

Prof. Meigs, Philadelphia. 
Ip. Ung. Zinci Oxidi. 

" Petrolati aa B ss. 
Hg. Chloridi Mitis, gr. x. M. 
Sig. Apply freely. 

SEBORRHCEA. 

By Prof. E. B. Bronson, of New York City. 
ty. Hydrag. ammon. 3 ij. 

Hydrarg. chlor. mitis, 3 iv. 
Vaseline, ad. 5 j. Iff. 
Sig. When properly compounded forms an elegant 
pomade of the consistence of a Mayonnaise dressing, 
and very effectual withal. 

OCULAR NEURALGIAS. 

By Dr. D. L. Fox, Philadelphia. 
9;. Morphiae sulph., gr. iv. 
Chloral, gr. x. 
Cocaine, gr. xx. 
Menthol, gr. xxx. 
Lanolin, S j. 
Sig. Apply a piece the size of a hazelnut to the tem- 
ple and over the brow every hour. 

SOOTHING MIXTURE FOR CONSUMPTION. 

By J. B. Johnson, Penna. 
~fy. Syrup liquorice root, 5 j. 
A'romatic rhubarb, 5 ss. 
Fluid extract of opium, 5 j. 
Liquor ammon. acetat., 5 v. M. 
Sig. Shake well. Dose. — A tablespooniul every two 
or three hours. 



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INCONTINENCE OP URINE. 

By Prof. Foihergill. 
Tfr. Liq. Artopinse Sulph., njjj. 
Aq. Anethi, 5 j. M. 
Sig. Tr.indie. 

COLLIQUATIVE DIARRHQ2A. 

By Prof. Fothergill. 
#. Gupri Sulph., gr. %. 
Acid Sulph., TTRx. 
Inf. Hsematoxyli, 5 j. M. 
Sig. 4 ta quaque hora. 

CHOLERA INFANTUM. 

By Prof. Smith, New York. 
]jfc. Lactopeptine, 5 j. 

Hydrarg. cum creta, gr. xv. 
Bismuth subnitratis, 5 j. 
Opii Pulv., gr. iss. 
M. et ft chart no xxx. 
Sig. One every 3 or 4 hours. 

IN FIRST STAGE OF BRONCHITIS. 

By Prof. Clark, Detroit. 
J&. Pot. Iod., gr. v. 

Viu. Ipecacuan, fl^x. 
Liq. Am. Acet., 5 j. M. 
Sig. Large teaspoonful every 4 hours. 

FOR DYMENORRHGEA. 

By Prof Meadows, England. 
9*. Succi Conii, 5 j. 

Potass. Bromid., gr. xv. 
Aquae ad, 5 j. 
M. et fiat haustus. 
Sig. To be taken 3 times a day. 

FOR GONORRHOEA. 

By Sir A. Cooper, England. 
9?. Copaibse, 

Spt. Mth.. Nitrosi aa, % j. M. 
Sig. Fifteen drops four times a day, gradually in- 
creasing the dose. 

FOR ERYSIPELAS. 

By Prof. Fothergill, London. 
9?. Plumbi Acetatis, 3 ss. 

Tinct. Opii, S ss. 

Aquae, 3 xx. M. 
Sig. Apply on lint covered with oilskin. 

HEADACHE FROM CEREBRAL ANEMIA. 

By Prof. Fothergill, London. 
9?. Cit. Ferri et Quin., gr. v. 
Liquor Strychniee, l?J}v. 
Inf. Quass., % j. M. 
Sig. Above dose three times a day. 

FOR DEBILITY. 

From German Pharmacopoeia. 
J$i. Cinchonse Flava, 5 parts. 

Vini Hispan., 100 parts. M. 
Digest eight days and filter. 
Sig. Two tablespoonfuls 3 times a day. 



FOR DYSPEPSIA. 

By Dr. O. S. Armstrong, Detroit. 
Jfr. Potass, bicarb., 5 iss. 

Tinct. Nuc. Vom., 5 iijss. 
Tinct. Columbse, % iss. 
Elix. Calisayse, q s. 5 iv. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful in water an hour or two after each 
meal. 

FOR ERYSIPELAS. 

By Prof. Velpeau, Paris. 
Tfr. FerriSulph., 5j. 
Aquae distil,, f Z xvi. 
M. et ft. lotio. 
Sig. To be applied by compresses, renewed every 
two or three hours. 

FOR UREMIA. 

By Dr. George Johnson. 
Jfc. Pil. Colocynth Co., gr. xiv. 
Hydrarg. chorid. miti, gr. vi. 
M. et ft. pil., No. ii. 
Sig. To be taken at once, and followed in four hours 
by an ounce of the compound senna mixture. 

FOR MALARIAL FEVER. 

By S. O. Habershon, M. D. 
Ifr. Sodse Arseniat, gr. 1-16. 
Ext. columbae, gr. ij. 
M. et ft. pilulse. 
Sig. To be taken twice a day, after meals, 

FOR CHRONIC GASTRIC CATARRH. 

By Prof. Niemeyer, Berlin. 
]jfc. Bismuth subnit, gr. x. 
Argenti nit., gr. j. M. 
Sig. To be given at one dose on an empty stomach, 
before breakfast. 

ABORTIVE TREATMENT OF BOILS. 

By Dr. G. Jorissene, France. 
P; Lanolin, 10 grammes. 

Red oxide of mercury, 10 centigrammes. 

M. 

This is to be rubbed in for three or four minutes once 

a day for small furnucles, and several times a day for 

larger ones. Whitlow and acne are amenable to the 

same treatmsnt. 

USEFUL APPLICATION FOR DIPHTHERIA. 

By Dr. Simon, France. 

9? Salcyilic Acid, gr. viij. 

Decoction eucalyptus, 5 xv. 
Glycerin, 5 vijss. 
Alcohol, 5 iij. 
M. Apply hourly. 

STOMATITIS. 

By Dr. Monin, Paris. 
Ifr Acidi boracici. 

Acidi salicylici, aa gr.xv. 
Potassii chloratis, 5 ij. 
Glycerini, 5 iss. 
Essent. myrrhge, gtt. xvj. 
Aq. aurantii nor., 5 .ixss. M. 
Sig. Use as a gargle. 



Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 27 



PEDICULI PUBIS. 

The washing of the parts with ether or chloroform is a 
sudden and very effective cure for crab lice. 

ANOTHER. 

By Prof. Bartholow, Philadelphia. 
1$6. Hydrargyri chlor. corros., 1 part. 

Alum, 20 parts. 

Starch, 100 parts. 

Water, 2,500 parts. M. 
Apply frequently. 

PRURITUS YXTLVM. 

Prof Shoemaker, Philadelphia, Pa. 
#. Borax. 

Alum, aa 5 ij. 
Aquae, 5 iv. 
Apply three or four times a day. 

ANTI-MALARIAL TONIC. 

Prof. Garretson, Philadelphia, Pa. 
9?. Cinchonae rubree Cort., 5 j. 
Virginia Snake root, 3 ss. 
Break into small pieces, and put into 1% pints of 
water, simmer down to one pint, then add one pint best 
Lisbon wine. Of this give a wine glass three times a 
day. 

FOR CHRONIC CATARRH. 

By Prof. Da Costa, Philadelphia. 
9?. Amm. chloride, 5 ij. 

Liquor ammon acetatis, 5 iij. 
Fl. ext. Glycyrrh., 5 j. 
Acacise. 5 j. 

Aqua menth. pip., q. s. 5 ij. M. 
Two teaspoonfuls every four hours or one teaspoonful 
every two hours. 

FOR EARACHE. 

By Prof. Pavesi, Holy. 
Jfc. Camphor chloral, 5 ij. 
Glycerine, 5 iss. 
Olei almond., 5 j. M. 
Sig. A pledget of cotton is soaked in the drops and 
introduced as far as possible into the ear. 

FOR SCIATICA. 

By Prof. Dana. 
]jfc. Olei gaulth. 

Olei terebinth, aa 5 iv. 
Syr. acacise. 3 ij. 
Aquae cassise, q. s. 3 iv. M. 
Sig. One teaspoonful three or four times a day. 

FOR MALARIAL HEMATURIA, 

By Dr. T. J. Draper, N. Y. 
Tifr. Tr. nucis vomicae. 
Tr. iodi, aa lip xxx. 
Tr. hyoseyami, 5 j. 
Fl. ext buchu, 3 j. 
Sat. sol. sodii sulphate, 3 ij. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful every two hours. 



28 Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 

Test Papers For Chemists and Druggists. 

By LUIGI G. DOANE, M. D., New York City. 

Manganese test paper for Ozone: 

Sulphate of Manganese, 5 j. 
Water, 5 j. 

Ozone turns the solution black, if vapor is 
passed through a solution of the same. 

Rhubarb test paper: 

Powdered Rhubarb root, 5 j. 
Water, Z vj. 

Alkalies turn solution brown. 

Rose test paper : 

Red Rose leaves, 5 j. 
Water, 5 vj. 
Boil and filter. 

Alkalies turn solution green. 

Potassium Iodide test paper : 

Potassium Iodide, 5 ss. 
Water, 5 iv. 

Turns blue by an acid mixture of starch. A 
very delicate test. 

Iodine test paper for chlorine, ozone and mineral 
acids: 

Starch, 5 ss. 

Iodide of Potassium, % ss. 

Water enough to make a paste. 

Turns blue with chlorine, ozone in vapor so- 
lution, or atmosphere. Turns blue with min- 
eral acids. 

head test paper: 

Plumbi acetate, 5 ss. 
Water, B iv. 

Turns a deep inky black with Sulphuretted 
Hydrogen, or Sulphuret of Ammonium, or 
Ammonia. A certain test. Held over waste 
pipes or privy vaults it denotes the presence of 
Hydrogen Sulphate, or Hydrogen Sulphide. 

Keported to be an excellent test by New York 
Society of Health. 

Brazil wood test paper : 

One drachm (3 j) of Brazil wood. 
Water, two ounces (5 ij). 
Make a decoction. Steep unsized paper 
in decoction and dry. 

Alkalies turn this paper to a violet color. 
Acids turn it red. 



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Buckthorn test paper : 

Buckthorn berries, 5 j. 

Water, 5 viij. 

Bruise the berries. Make a decoction. 

Acids turn this paper or decoction red. 

Violet dahlia test paper : 

Petals of the Georgina pupurea, 5 ij. 
Water, 5 viij. 

Alkalies turn the decoction an emerald green. 
Acids turn it red. The caustic alkalies turn it 
yellow. It is a delicate test paper. 

Indigo test paper: 

Indigo, 5 ss. 
Water, S iv. 

Chlorine causes it to lose its blue color. It 
is a certain test for chlorine. 



FOR SUBACUTE RHEUMATISM. 

By Dr. A. J. Conger. 
Jfr. Potass. Iodidi, 5 ijss. 
Vini colchici sem, 3 j. 
Fl. ext. Hyoscyami, 5 iv. 
Tinct. Cimicifuga, 5 jss. 
Syrupi simplex, 5 v. M. 
Sig. One teaspoonful well diluted every four hours. 

FOR OBSTINATE CONSTIPATION. 

By Prof. J. E. Clark, Detroit. 
Jfc. Aloini, gr. iv. 

Ext. Colocynth Co, 5 ss. 
Ext. Belladonna. 
Ext. Hyoscyami, aa gr. iij. 
Ext. Nuc. Vom. gr. v. 
M. et ft pil no. xx. 
Sig. One at bedtime. 

FOR NERVOUS OR SICK HEADACHE. 

By Dr. P. W. Latham. 
Ifr. Ferri et ammon. citrat. gr. v. 
Potass. Iodidi, gr. ij. 
Tinct. Hyoscyami, HP xv. 
Aquae, g j. M. 
Sig. To be taken three times a day. 

FOR WINTER PRURITIS. 

By Dr. W. F. Corlett, Cleveland. 

At the outset of a paroxysm appljr caustic potash in 

strength varying from x. to xxx. grains to the ounce of 

water, to which a drachm of glycerine may be added, 

after which the following ointment should be employed: 

|fc. Menthol, 5 ss. 

Acidi carbolici, 5 ss. 
Sodii benzoati, 5 ij. 
Ung. aqua rosa. S iij. 
Cera alba, q. s. M. 



30 Oyer 1,000 Prescriptions. 

FOR GONORRHOEA.. 

By Dr. W. C. Wile. 

^L Hydrastin, 5 j. 

Liquor morphiae sulphatis, 5 ij. 
Mucil. acacise, q. s. 5 iv. M. 
Sig. Use as an injection four times daily after urinat- 
ing. 

FOR HEMOPTYSIS. 

By Prof. Bartholow, Philadelphia, 

]jfc. Tinct. digitalis, 5 ij. 
Vini ipecac, 5 iv. 
Fl. ext. Ergotae, 3 ij. M. 
Sig. One teaspoonful every hour. 

FOR VOMITING OF PREGNANCY. 

By Dr. L. D. Worthtngton. 

J&. Potassi bromidi, 5 iij. 
Tinct. Colombo, 5 ij. 
• Aqua, 5 ij. M. 
Sig. One teaspoonful every three hours. 

INFANTILE DIARRHC3A. 

Drs Hayem and Vigier, Paris. 
^L Lactic acid, 2 parts. 
Syrup, 98 parts. 
Teaspoonful three or four times daily. 

FOR CARBUNCLE. 

By Prof. John V. Shoemaker, Philadelphia. 
9^. Antipyrine gr. 200. 
Fiat chart, No. xx. 
Sig. One powder in water every one or two hours. 

OR 

T$6. Amnion, carbonat, 5 ijss. 
Fl. ext. coffee, % ss. 
Syrupi simp, S iv. M. 
Sig. One or two teaspoonfuls every two or three 
hours. 

FOR GASTRIC CATARRH. 

By Prof Da Costa, Philadelphia. 
fy. Argenti nitratis, gr. ij. 
Ext. Hyoscyami, gr. iij 
M. Et. ft. pil. No. xii. 
Sig. One pill three times a day. 

FOR NEURALGIC HEADACHE. 

By Dr. O. S. Armstrong, Detroit. 
]jfc. Antipyrine, 5 j. 

Fiat capsules, No x. 
Sig. Two capsules, every two hours until pain is re- 
lievea. 

FOR CYSTITIS. 

By Prof. Pancoast, Philadelphia. 
Jfc. Morphia sulphatis, gr. j. 
Tinct. gelsemii, 5ss. 
Potassi bicarb., 5 ij. 
Aqua, 5 iij. M. 
Sig. Two teaspoonfuls, well diluted, every three 
hours. 



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FOR WHOOPING COUGH. 

By Dr. R. P. Collin. 
#. Tinct. Belladonnse, Hpxl. 
Tinct. cannabis Ind, 5 ss. 
Ext. quebracho, fSj. 
Syr. tolu, 5 vj. M. 
Sig, One teaspoonful every hour. 

FOR DIPHTHERIA. 

By Prof. N. S. Davis, Chicago. 
Jfc. Tinct. Belladonnse, 5 ss. 
Tinct. iodi, 5 iij. 
Aqua menth. pip., 5 iiiss. M. 
Sig. One teaspoonful every four hours. 

FOR EPILEPSY. 

By Prof. Bartholow, Philadelphia. 
Jfc. Sodii bromidi, 5 vj. 
Potassii bromidi, 5 vj. 
Liq. Potassii arsenitis, 5 j 
Tinct. Colombo, 5 iij. 
Syr. zingiberi q. s. ad., g vj. M. 
Sig. Dessertspoonful after meals and at bedtime. 

FOR FLATULENT DYSPEPSIA. 

By Prof. Parvin, Bhiladelphia. 
p. Aloini. gr. j. 

Res. podophyllii, gr. iss. 
Ext. Nucis Vom., gr. iij. 
Ext. Belladonnse, gr. j. 
M. ft. pil. m xii. 
Sig. One pill after meals. 

FOR ADVANCED HEART DISEASE. 

By Prof. J. M. Foihergill, London. 
9?. Gambogise, gr. j. 

Pulv. Jalapse Co., 5 ij. 

M. et fiat pulvis. 

FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS, 

By Prof. Pancocttt. 
9?. Tinct. cubebse, 5 ss. 
Tinct. benzoini, 5 j. 
Tinct. cinchonse Co., 5 iss. M. 
8ig. One teaspoonful in water every four hours. 

FOR RINGWORM. 

By Dr. Dalmanus Squire, 
#. Thymol, 5j. 

Adip. prepar., 5 j. 
M. et ft. unguentum. 
Sig. Apply frequently. 

FOR ACUTE RHEUMATIC PERICARDITIS. 

By Dr. Vogler. 
9?. Potass, bromid. 

Sodii salicylat., aa 5 vj. 
Tinct. colch. rad., 5 j. 
Tine, aeon it., gtt. vj. 
Aquae menth. pip., 5 vj. M. 
Sig. A dessert spoonful every six hours. 



32 Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 



FOR DIARRHOEA. 

By G. B. Chilwood, Jr., M. D, 
ty. Mucilag. acacise, S j. 
Tr. opii camph. 
Spt. lavender co, aa 5 ss. 
Ol. cinnamon, 5 j. 
Fluid hydrastis, 5 ij. 
Tannin, 3 ss. 
Syr. aurant ad, § iij. M. 
Sig. Teaspoon! ul every three hours for adults ; chil- 
dren proportionately. 

FOR GONORRHOEA. 

By Dr. Rohe. 
Ifr. Liquor sodae chlorinatae, 5 ss. 
Aquae distil, 5 v. M. 
Sig. As an injection two or three times a day. 

FOR LOCAL PARALYSIS. 

By Prof. Trosseau. 
P. Tr. nuc vom., 3 j. 

Aquae cologn., S iij. 

M. et fiat embrocation. 

Sig. Apply and rub thoroughly. 

FOR CROUP AND DIPHTHERIA. 

By Prof, Trosseau, 
T$6. Pulv. aluminis. S ilss. 
Mellis albi, 5 x. M. 
Sig. Half teaspoonful every hour; and powdered 
alum blown into the throat every four hours. 

FOR TYPHOID FEVER, 

By Dr. M. Michel. 
]$c. Liq. ammon. acet., 5 iij. 
Vini opii. TTJJ xv. 
Mucilag. acaciae, S j. 
Aquae, ij. M. 
Sig. To be taken in one day. 

FOR LICHEN. 

By Dr. Burgess, 
ty. Acidi hydrocyanic dil., 5 j. 
Liq. potassae, 5 ij . 
Mist, amvgdalae, S viij. 
M. et ft. lotio. 

FOR A VERMIFUGE FOR CHILDREN. 

By Drs. Evanson and Maunsell, 
Jfr. Decocti aloes co, § iss. 
Ex. glycyrrhizae, 5 ij. 
Vini aloes, 5 ij. M. 
Sig. One or two teaspoonfuls twice a day. 

FOR GONORRHOEA. 

By Prof. Niemyer, Germany. 
p. Tannin, 5 iss. 

Vini burgundicae, O iss. 
M. et ft. injectio. 
Sig. Often as necessary. 



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FOB GASTRODYNIA. 

By Br. Abercrombie. 
Jfc. Ferri sulph., gr. xx. 
Pulv. aloes, gr. x. 
Pulv. cinnamon! co, 5 j. 
M. et ft. pil. No. xx. 
Sig. One after each meal. 

ROUND WORMS. 

By Dr. Be Grange. 
ty. Santonin et hydrarg. chlor. mitis £& 
gr. iv. 
M. Ft. cht. No. 1. [Rather large dose.] 
Sig. At bedtime. To be followed by half an ounce of 
castor oil early in the morning. 

PHARYNGITIS. 

By Prof. Garretson, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Jfc. Acidi carbolici, gtt. xij. 

Tinct. iodi comp., gtt. lxxv. 
Glycerini, f 5 ij. 
Aquae, f 5 iijss. M. 
Sig. Use as a gargle, properly diluted. 

A GOOD MOUTH WASH. 

By Prof. Garretson, Philadelphia. 
9?. Tinct. myrrhae. 

Tinct. capsici, aa f 3 j. 
Aquae, f I iv. M. 
To this some phenol or thymol might be added, if de- 
sired. 

CHRONIC ECZEMA. 

By Prof. Shoemaker, Philadelphia. 
Jfc. Aloini, gr. 1-5. 

Tincturae nucis vom.. gtt. v. 
Ext. hamamelis fluid, gtt. v. 
Tinct. gentinae comp. f 5 j. M. 
Sig. Capiat haustus ter die. 

Give an alkaline bath three times a week, composed 
of two handfuls of soda to twenty gallons of water, and 
apply the following ointment : 

~!$i. Bismuthi subnitratis, 5 ij. 
Glycerini. 

Aquae calcis, aa f $ iv. 
Creasoti, gtt. iv. 
Zinci carbonatis (impur), 5 ss. M. 

PSORIASIS. 

By Prof. STiomaker, Philadelphia. 
£j. Menthol, gr. iij. 

Acidi carbolici, gtt. v. 
Ung. hydrarg. nit., 3 j. 
Adipis, 3 ss. M. 
Ft. ung. 

Sig. Apply on affected parts once daily, having pre- 
viously used the following to clean off the crusts, etc.: 
Jfr. Tr. saponis viridis, 
Aquae, aa f 5 iij. M. 
Sig. Put teaspoonful on sores, and wash well till 
lather is formed ; rinse off; then apply above. 
Internally he administers 

9*. Syrupi acidi hydriodici, gtt. v. 
Increase to fifteen drops thrice daiiy. 



34 Oyer 1,000 Prescriptions. 



FOE HYPER-ACIDITY OF THE STOMACH. 

By Dr. 0. S. Armstrong, Detroit. 
]jfc. Acidi nitro-mur. ail., 5 iij. 
Tr. gentianae, 5 x. 
Elix. calisayae et. strych., 5 iss. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful in wine glass of water half an hour 
before meals. 

FOR ASCARIDES. 

By Dr. Darwald. 
Jfc. Tinct. ferri perchlorid., 5 ss. 

Aquae distil., $ viij. 
M. et fiat enema. 
Sig. Often as necessary. 

FOR PLEURITIS. 

By Prof. Niemeyer, 
J&. Syr. ferri iodidi, 5ij. 
Syr. simplicis, 3 ij. M. 
Sig. A teaspoonful every two hours. 

FOR CARDIAC DEBILITY. 

By Prof. J. M. Fothergill. 
fy. Tinct. digitalis, TTJ5 x. 

Spt. chloroformi, T1J} xxv. 
Inf. buchu, § j. M. 
Sig. To be taken three times daily. 

SYPHILIS— SECONDARY. 

By Prof. Gross, Philadelphia. 
Ijfc. Hydrarg. iodid. viridis gr. 1-5. 
Antimonii et. potassii. tartrate. 
Morphinae sulphat., aa gr. 1-24. M 
Ft. pil. 

For a cure, take one after each meal ; after two days, 
take two pills after dinner ; in a few days, if no bad 
symptoms arise, increase to three pills after dinner and 
two after breakiast. Increase until it is found what 
patient can tolerate ; five pills a day about the usual 
amount. This should be persisted in "until all symptoms 
disappear ; then cease for a short time, ana then renew 
with % dose. With intervals of a few weeks, every two 
or three months gradually reduce the dose. After two 
years in this way we may then cease, but keep the pa- 
tient under observation for eighteen months longer. 

DIPTHHERIA. 

By Prof. Waugh, Philadelphia. 
The Professor believes diphtheria to be at first a local 
disease, and considers nascent chlorine the best agent 
for destroying the diphtheritic patches, and thus pre- 
venting constitutional symptoms. The chlorine he 
makes thus : 

Tji. Potassii chloratis, 5 j. 

Acidi hydrochlorici f 3 iss. 
Misce et adde 

Tinct. ferri chloridi, f 5 ij. 
Aquae, q. s., ad. f § iv. 
One drachm every two hours for a child of three years 
and upwards. Give a drink of water just before the 
medicine, no water with it, and none after. 



Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 35 



FOR DIARRHOEA. 

By Prof. J. E. Clark, Detroit. 
^. Acidi sulph. dil. 5 iv. 
Syr. aurantii, 5 iss. 
Aquae cinnamoni. 3 j. M. 
Sig. Teaspooniul in wine glass of water every two to 
four hours, as indicated. 

FOR HEMORRHOIDS, 

By Prof. Moretin, 
Tfc. Iodoform, gr. xx. 
Butyri cacao, 5 j. 
M. et div. in suppositoria No. vi. 
Sig. Two or three times a day. 

FOR OBSTINATE ACNE. 

By Dr. Tilbnry Fox, 
Jfc. Huile de cade, 5 ss. 

Adipis preparat., 3 j. 
M. et ft. unguentum. 
Sig. Apply night and morning. 

FOR HYSTERIA. 

By Dr. Gregory, 

Jfc. Inf. Valerianae, 5 vj. 

Tr. valerian, co, 5 j. 

Aq. camphorse, 5 iv. 

M. et ft. haustus. 

Sig. To be taken three times a day. 

FOR PRURIGO. 

By Prof. Casenave. 
T$C, Zinci oxidi, 5 ij. 
Camphorae, 5 ss. 
Pulv. amyli, 3 iv. 
M. ft. pulv. 
Sig. To be dusted over the parts affected, 

FOR RHEUMATIC AMAUROSIS. 

By Dr. Langeribeck. 
ty. Hydrarg. perchlorid, gr. j. 
Tsnct. opii, 5 j. 
Pulv. acacias, 5 iij. 
Aquae distil. 3 vj. M. 
Sig. A teaspoon ful night and morning. 

FOR BRONCHOCELE. 

By Dr. Morel Mackenzie, 
#. Tinct. iodi, 3 j. 
Inject It]} xxx into the substance of the gland once a 
week for the first two or three weeks, and after once a 
fornight, long as necessary. Give iodide of potassium 
internally. 

FOR DYSMENORRHCEA. 

By Dr. Tyler Smith, 
1$C. Liq. Plumbi acet. 

Liq. Morphinae acet., aa 3 j. 
M. et fiat lotio. 
Sig, One teaspoonful to be mixed with half a pint of 
warm water and used night and morning, 



36 Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 



FOR DYSENTERY. 

By Dr Batchelder. 
~fy. Plumbi acetas, gr. vj, 
Aquae, S j. 
Tinct. opii. TIR xxx. 
M. et fiat enema. 
Sig. To be repeated according to the frequency of the 
discharges. 

FOR EPILEPSY. 

By Dr. Copland. 
Jfc. Phosphori, gr. ij. 
^theris S j. 

01. Valerianae, 11$ xij. M. 
Sig. Five to ten drops on sugar. 

FOR LUMBAGO. 

By Dr. H. W. Fuller. 
T$c. Tint, opii, Sij. 

Liq. ammonias, 5 j. 
Tinct. cantharidis, 5 iij. 
Linimenti saponis, 5 x. 
M. fiat linimentum. 
Sig. Apply by rubbing thoroughly. 

APPLICATION FOR SORE NIPPLES. 

By Dr. J. H. Scarf, Maryland. 
9?. Balsam of Peru. 
Tr. arnicae, aa 5 ss. 
Expressed oil of almond. 
Lime water, aa 5 ss. M. 
Shake well, and apply to inflamed nipples with a 
camel's hair brush alter cleansing them with borax and 
water. 

CORN CURE. 

By Prof. Vomacka. 
Tfr. Salicylic acid, 10 parts. 
Lactic acid, 10 parts. 
Collodion, 80 parts. 
Sig. Apply twice a day. 

FOR MASTODYNIA. 

By Prof. Romberg. 
Jfr. Ext. conii. 

Ext. papaveris, aa gr. ij. 
Ext. stramonii, gr. 34« 
M. et fiat pil. una. 
Sig. One pill twice a day. 

FOR ATONIC DROPSY. 

By Dr. Wendt. 
Tfc. Inf. colocynth., 5 iv. 

Spt. eetheris co, 5 ss. 
Syrup aurantii, § ss. M. 
Sig. A tablespoonful every two hours. 

FOR ACUTE RHEUMATISM. 

By Dr. W. H. Fuller. 
Jfc. Acidi hydrocyanici dil., 5 ij. 
Aquae distil., 5 vj M. 
Sig. To be applied wiih a camel's hair pencil. 



Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 37 



LUPUS. 

By Prof. Shoemaker, Philadelphia. 
Touch the ulcer twice a week with strong carbolic 
acid. 

]jfc. Cinchonae rubrae 3 ij- 

Bismuthi subiodidi, 5 ss. 
Zinci oxidi, t j. M. 



Apply every day. 
Adminis' 



nister internally : 

|fc. Olei morrhuae, 5 iv. 
Ter in die. 

ENLARGED SPLEEN. 

By Prof. Da Costa, Philadelphia. 
9?. Ergotae, fl. ext., 5 ij. 
Sig. One-half teaspoonful three times a day. 

DIARRHOEA IN THE AGED. 

By Dr. J. H. Musser, Philadelphia. 
Tfr, Quininae sulphatis, gr. ij. 
Massae hydrargyri, gr. ij. 
Pulveris opii, gr. %. M. 
Ft. pil. no j. Pro dosi. To be repeated three or four 
times a day. 

GONORRHOEA, ACUTE STAGE. 

By Dr. McOonnell, Philadelphia. 
9?. Potassi citratis, gr. x. 
Tinct. aconiti, gtt. j 
Morphinae sulph., gr. 1-12. 
Sirupi, 5 j. M. 
Take as a draught every three or four hours. 

CHANCROID. 

By Dr. J. W. White, Philadelphia. 
Ifc. Acidi Boracis, 5 j. 

Zinci sulphatis, 5 j. 

Tinct. opii, f 5 ij. 

Aq. rosae, t 5 iv. M. 
Fiat lotio. 

FOR DISTRESSING COUGH IN PHTHISIS, 

By R. Kindig, M. D., Phila., Pa. 
Tfc. Chlorodyne, 3 iss. 
Syr. scillae, § ss. 
Spt. ammonii aromat., 3 iij. 
Aquae destillatae, S ij. M. 
Sig. Dessertspoonful three times daily. 

FOR SOFT CHANCRE. 

By Frank P. Mitchell, M. D., Redding, CaL 
Jfr. Iodoform, gr. x. 
Hydrastin, 
Tannic acid, aa gr. vj. 
Lycopodium, 3 j. M. 
Sig. Apply morning and evening. 

FLUSHINGS AT CLIMACTERIC. 

By Prof. Bartholow, Philadelphia, 
J$6. Iodoformi, gr. xxj. 
Ft. capsulse, No. 7. 
Sig. One after meals. 



38 Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 



RUBEOLA. 

By Dr. T. G. Stephens, Sidney, la. 
9?. Spts. Mindereri, 3 j. 
Spts. ether, nit. dulc. 
Vini ipecac, aa, 5 iv. M. 
Sig. Teaspoon ful in a small quantity of water pro 
re nata. 

DYSPEPSIA, WITH CHRONIC CONSTIPATION AND SOUR 
STOMACH. 

ffc. Fl. ext. berberis aquifolium, 3 ss. 
Fl. ext. cascara sagrada, 5 ij. 
Tinct. nux vomica, gtts. x. 
Dilute Hydrocyanic acid 5 j. 
Ext. malt, q. s. ad, 3 iv. M. 
Sig. A teaspoonful half an hour after each meal. 

TOBACCO AMBLYOPIA. 

By A. St. Clair Buxton, England. 
Jfr. Liq. hydrarg. perchlor. (B. P.) f 5 ss 
Potassii iodidi, gr. xij. 
Aquae destil. ad., f 5 j. 
Sig. Take three times a day. 

Ext. nucis vom., gr. ss. 
Ext. hyoscyam, gr. j. 
Ft. pil. No. j. Take with each dose of the mixture. 

PALPEBRAL ECZEMA. 

By Prof Lailler, Italy. 
Jjfc. Crystallized acetic acid, 2 parts. 
Glycerin, 50 parts. 

Cherry-laurel water (dist.) 200 parts. M. 
Sig. To be painted on the eyelids once a day. 
The brush should be slightly resistant, and the mix- 
ture carefully applied. 

DYSMENORRHEA. 

By Prof. Goubert, Paris. 
Jfr. Iodoform, 2 grains. 

Ext. of belladonna, % grain. 
Assafetida, 4 grains, 
M. ft. pil. No. j. Six of these pills are given daily, 
and from six to ten days before the appearance of men- 
stration. 

DIABETES. 

By Prof. Vigier, Paris. 
J£fc. Lithii carbonat, gr. iss. 
Sodii arseniat., gr. l-25th. 
Ext. gentinse, gr. %. 
For each pill. 
Sig. Take one morning and evening till sugar dis- 
appears. 

FRECKLES. 

By Dr. Rohe, Baltimore, Md. 
Ifr. So^ii boratis, 5 ij. 
Potassii chlorat, 5 j. 
Glycerini, 3 ss. 
Sp. vini rectif., 5 ij. 
Aquas ro8se, q. s. ft. 3 vj. M. 
Sig. Apply with a soft sponge several times a day. 



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PRUBITUS OP THE VULVA. 

By Dr. Oliver \ London, 
9*. Cocaine, grs. x. 
Chloral, grs. xij. 
Glycerin, 5 j. 
Sig. To be applied three or four times daily. 

FIBROID CHANGE OP THE UTERUS. 

By Dr. Oliver, London. 
Jp. Ext. ergot liq., 
Tr. ferri perchlor., 
Spts. chloroform, aa Tip x. 
Aq. ad., 5 j. 
Sig. To be taken every four hours. 

TAPE WORM. 

By Dr. Bettleheim, Germany. 
9?. Ext. filicis maris seth., gr. 150. 
Ext. pumicse granati, gr. 150. 
Pulv. jalapa, gr. 49. 
M. et div. pil. lxx. Coat with keratin. 
Sig. Take from 15 to 20 of these on the day of fasting, 
which is preceded by purgation, and the remainder on 
the following day, in two or three hours. When neces- 
sary, this treatment is followed by a purge. The pills 
are not dissolved until they have passed Into the intes- 
tines, and so nausea, vomiting and other discomforts 
and annoyances so often associated with the taking oi 
vermifuges are avoided. 

ACUTE PLEURITIS. 

By Dr. W. B. Sleere, Pierre, D. T. 
9?. Fl. ext. asclepias tubero-ae, 5 iv. 
Fl. ext. aconite rad., gtt. xvj 
Fl. ext. verat. viride, 5 ss. 
Potassii bromidi, 5 iss. 
Glycerine, q. s.ad, 5 ij. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonfui every hour until relieved; then 
every two or three hours. A full dose of some saline 
cathartic should be given at first. 

ALTERATIVE AND TONIC. 

By Dr. W. F. Rochelle, Jackson, Tenn. 
]jL Quin. sulph., 5 ss. 
Strych. sulph., gr. j. 
Ferri iodidi, 5 j. 
Arsenici iodidi, gr. iv. 
Ipecac, gr. x. 
M. ft caps., xxx. 
Sig. One capsule three times a day after meals. 

DYSENTERY. 

By W. H. 8. Orabb, M. D. y White Run, Ky. 
~fy. Chloroform, 5 j. 
Creasote, gtt. viij. 
Camphor, grs. xvj. 
Oil peppermint, gtt. xvj. 
Syr. auranti cort., 5 j. 
Mucilage acacia, § iij. 
M. ft. sol. 
Sig. Take a teaspoonfui every three hours. 



40 Over 1000 Prescriptions. 



SECONDARY SYPHILIS. 

By Dr. V. H. Warden, Nirvana, Mich. 
{$. Fl. ext. hydrastis, $ ss. 
Potassii iodidi, 5 j. 
Lq. potassii arsenit. $ ss. 
Hydrarg. cor., gr. iv. 
Vini portensis, O ss. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful before meals. 

ALSO LOCALLY. 

Jfr. Zinci sulph., 5 j. 

Acidi carbol, 5 ij. 

Calomelatis, 3 ss. 

Petrolatum, B> jss. 
M. ft. ungent., and apply to sores twice a day. 

FOR CONVULSIONS IN CHILDREN TEETHING, 
WORMS, ETC. 

By Dr. W. S. Cline, Tom's Brook, Va. 
]jfc. Potassa bro., gr. xxiv. 
Fl. ext. gelsemii, gtt. viij. 
Fl. ext. aconiti, gtt. v. 
Glycerine, 5 j 
Aqua, 5 vij. M. 
Sig. Small teaspoonful every three hours. 

PELVIC CELLULITIS. 

By Wm. F. Waugh, M. D., Philadelphia, Pa. 
We desired to remove an obstinate pelvic cellulitic 
mass by absorbents. The following proved unexpected- 
ly efficacious: 

Jfc. Ext. belladonnse, 5 ss. 
Pulv. camphorae, 5 j. 
Ung. hydrargyri, 5 iij. 
Lanolini, 5 j. M. 
Sig. Apply to the skin over the swelling, on canton 
flannel. 

WARTS. 

By Prof. E. Vidal, Paris. 



P. 



Salicylic acid, "I aon , 1 „ , 
Alcohol, 'j each 1 part. 



Sulphuric ether, 2% parts. 
Collodion, 5 parts. 
The warts are to be painted with the solution daily. 

ANTIPYRINE IN GONORRHOEA. 

By Thomas Lynn, M. D t Philadelphia, Pa. 

9?. Dist. rose water | _. inn mmmm 

Dist. cherry laurel water jaalOOgrms. 
Sulphate of zinc, 50 centigrams. 
Antipyrine, 5 grammes. M. 
Sig. Inject two or three times a day, as usual. It has 
had great success in gonorrhoea, both in the acute and 
chronic forms. 

COUGH IN EMPHYSEMA AND CHRONIC BRONCHITIS. 

By Gueneau de Mussy. 
Jfc. Picis liq. purif., gr. xxx. 
Pulv. ipecac, comp,, gr. xlv. 
Pulv. benzoin, q. s. 
M. et in pil. xl. div. 
Sig. Two to six daily. 



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RING WORM. 

By Dr. H. H. Dorr, Caldwell, Texas. 
9?. Ammoniated mercury, 
Flowers sulphur, aa 5 j. 
Vaseline, 5 j. M. 
Sig. Apply to parts affected once or twice a day. I 
have used this with almost uniform success. 

FACIAL NEURALGIA. 

By C. H. Houpht. M. D., St. Paul, Minn. 
9?. Gelsemium sempervirens (Green 
Root), gtt. xv. 
Ext. aconite rad., fl., gtts. j. M. 
Sig. One dose ; to be repeated every half hour until 
four doses are taken, if the effect is not produced sooner. 
Then the dose is to be decreased or lessened, or both. 

[The above ought to be carefully watched during its 
administration, especially in weak or anaemic persons. 
—Ed.] 

for diarrhoea. 

By Dr. J. W. McGlaughlin, Scott, Ohio. 
Yfc. Pulv. catechu, grs. 12. 
Pulv. opium, grs. 12. 
Tannic acid, grs. 12. 
Acetate lead, grs 12. M. 
Sig. Chart xxiv; for children , one every two hours, or 
as is needed. (Adults chart xii.) 

GONORRHOEA. 

By Dr. Horwitz, Hospital, Phila., Pa. 
Jl. Plumbi acetatis, gr. iv. 
Zinci sulph., gr. iij. 
Ext. kranieriae fl., 3 ij. 
Tr. opii, 5 ss. 
Aquae q. s., ad, 5 ij. M. 
Sig. Use as an injection. 

SORE NIPPLES. 

By J. H. Scarf, M. D., Baltimore, Md. 
9?. Balsam Peru, 5 ss. 
Tr. arnicae, 5 ss. 
01. amygdalae dulcis. 
Aq. calcis, aa 5 ss. M. 
Sig. Shake well and apply to nipples with a camel's 
hair brush. 

INFLAMMATION OF THROAT. 

Jefferson College Hospital, Phila., Pa. 
9?. Potassii chlo., 3 ij. 
Tr. guaiac. am., 5 iij. 
Mel despumat. 5 j. 
Tr. cinchonae comp., 3 ij. 
Aquae q. s., ad, 5 iij. M. 
Sig. Two tea^poonfuls to % glass of milk. Gargle 
and swallow a little. 

INFANTILE ECZEMA. 

By Dr. Russell Sturgis, Boston, Mass. 
Jfc. Acidi boracic, 5 ij. 
Lanolin, 5 j. M 
Sig. Apply night and morning. 



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HOARSENESS AND CATARRHAL COUGHS. 

" Uosservatore." 
Jfc. Ammonium acetate, 3 parts. 

Potassium bromide, 3 * 

Tincture of belladonna 1^ " 
Tincture of aconite 2 " 

Infusion of balsam of Tolu,150 " 
Syrup of balsam of Tolu 50 " 
Sig. A tablespoonful is to be taken every three or four 
houis. 

CHRONIC NASAL CATARRH. 

By Prof. Pancoast, Philadelphia, Pa. 
9?. Borax, 3 ss. 

Tincture of myrrh, % ss. 
Honey, S ij. 

Infusion of cinchona, q. s. ad f 5 iv. M. 
Sig. A little to be poured in a cup of cool water and 
sniffed up the nose occasionally. 

COCAINE ANTIDOTE. 

^. Nitrite of amyl, or 

Morphia? sulph. hypodermatically, 

ECZEMATOUS AND SORE NIPPLES. 

By R. L. Patterson, Renfrew, Pa. 
Ifc. Iodoform, gr. xviii— xxx. 
Earth, Fuller's, 5j. 
Oil camphor, TIRj. 

Oil Eucalyptus, el san vol. ext., llfl 10. 
Balsam Peru, Up 5. 
Balsam Canada, Tip 10. 
Tr. Benzoin, 3 j. 
Ung. glycerine, $ j. 
Apply three or four times in 24 hours, washing off 
well before using. 

FOR CHOLERA MORBUS OR DYSEETERY. 

By J. H. Worden, A. M. M. Z>., Nirvano, Mich. 
#. Tr. opii. 
Tr. rhei. 
Tr camphorss. 
Tr. capsici. 

Ess. menth. pip., aa 5 j, M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful in water every twenty minutes un- 
til relieved. 

FOR THRUSH AND STOMATITIS. 

By M. R. Morse, M. Z>., Negaunee, Mich. 
Tfc, Acid boracic, gr. X. 
Listerine, 5 iss. 
Glycerini, 5 viss. M. 
Sig. Use as a wash for the mouth every hour or two. 

FOR CHRONIC RHEUMATISM. 

By Dr. J. M Hole, Salem, Ohio. 
Tfr. Fl. ext. Cascara sagrada, 5 ij. 
(P. D. & Co.) 
Sig, Six to ten drops in water three times a day. 
[If this dose acts too freely on bowels, lessen the dose. 
Continue one or two months unless well sooner. In 
my practice has proved as successful as quinine for 
ague.— J. M. H.] 



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43 



RADICAL CURE OF HAEMORRHOIDS. 

By J. W. Charles, M. D., Armourdale, Kansas. 
9?. Ext. fl. ergot. 

Acid carbolic pura, aa 5 ss. 
Sig. Inject only non-indurated, and situated well 
above the sphincter muscles. 

FOR ECZEMA. 



Sig. 



fy. Pot as. caustic, 5 ij. 
Olei Picis. Liq., Z j. 
Aquae dstil., 5 v ij. M. 
Apply morning and evening. 



FOR CHOLAGOGUE. 

#. Pulv. rhei. 

Ext. colocynth co. po., aa gr. xviij. 
Ext. leptandrin po. 
Hydrarg. chlorid. mitis, aa gr. vj. 
M. et it. chart No. xij. 
Sig. One every three hours. 

FOR CONVULSIONS IN TEETHING CHILDREN. 

By John J. Gage, M. D., Granada, Miss. 
Jfc. Potass, bromid. 

A mm. bromid, aa 3 ij. 
Fl. ext. gelsem. 
Fl. ext. valerian, aa gtt. xx. 
Aquae et syr. simplex, aa 5 ss. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful every one-half to one or two hours. 

FOR ACUTE GASTRALGIA. 

By Dr. W. F. Rochelle, Jackson, Tenn. 
fy. Tr. opii deodor., 5 j. 
Bismuth subnit., 5 ij. 
Cascara cordial, 5 ss. 
Pulv. acacia, 5 iss. 
Aq. menth. pip. q- s., ad S ij. M. 
Sig. Take a tabiespoonful every four hours as a pre- 
ventive, or every hour to relieve paroxysm. 

ITCHING PILES. 

By Dr. R. C. McCann, Benton, Miss. 
ty. Argent, nit., grs. vj. 
Morph. sulph,, grs. vj. 
Ext ihyoscyami, grs. xij 
Acid tannic, grs. xv. 
Cerat. simp., I j. 
M. ft. ung. 
Sig. Apply a small quantity of the ointment night 
and morning. Bathe the parts well in cold water before 
making the application. 

ANTIFEBRIN MIXTURE. 

By Dr. I. N. Love, St. Louis, Mo. 
P^. Antifebrin, 9 ij. 
Alcohol, 5 ij. 
Glycerine, 5 iij. 
Aquae cinnamorai, 5 j. 
Syr. simpl., 5 iij. M. 
Sig. One-half teaspoonful to' two teaspoonfuls every 
two to four hours, according to age and necessities. 
(The alcohol prevents too great depression from the 
drug). 



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FOR DYSENTERY. 

By Dr. Wm. C. Hewell, Umatilla, Fla, 
#. Elixir vitriol, 2 j. 

Elixir paregoric, 5 ij. 
Aqua camphor, 5 v. 
Olei menthse oiperiti, gtt. xxv. M. 
Sig. Tablespoonful through a quill every three hours 
in a wineglass of water. Wash the mouth well with 
bicarb-soda after each dose. 

NERVOUS COUGH. 

By J. C. Fear, M. D., Waverly, Kansas. 
5L Fl. ext. hyoscyamus, 5 iv. 
Tr. gelsemium, 5 iij. 
Potassa bromide, grs. lx. 
Aqua pura, 5 iv. M. 
Sig. Half teaspoonful three times a day 

NERVOUS HEADACHE. 

By L. W. Evans, M. D., Wakenda, Mo. 
J$. Chloral hydratis, 5 iiss. 
Potassi bromidi, 5 iss. 
Tinct. valeriani. 
Syrup simplicis, aa S j. M. 
Sig. One teaspoonful in water every two or three 
hours until relieved. 

FOR SCARLATINA. 

By Dr. W. Steere, Pierre, D. T. 
Jifr. Fl. ext. jaborandi, 5 iv. 

Fl. ext. Baptisia tinct., aa 5 iv. 
Sodium salicylate. 
Sodium borate, 5 ij, 
Aqua menth. pip. q. s., ad 5 iv. M 
Sig. Teaspoonful every two hours for child twelve 
years old. 

FOR DYSMENORRHEA. 

By C. P. Donelson, M. D. % Muskegon, Mich. 
9^. Liq. potassae acetatis, 5 iss. 
Spts. chloroformi, 5 iv. 
Spts. anirnon. arom., 3 iij. 
Elx. simplex. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful in half cup hot water three to six 
times daily during painful menstruation. 

PESORIASIS PALMARIS ET P- DORSALIS. 

By Dr. T. G. Stephens, Sidney, Iowa. 
9- Sulphur iodidi, 5 j. 
Lanolin, g j. M. 
Sig. Apply a poultice to the hands of bread and milk 
or wheat bran, and let it remain over night; then apply 
the ointment' morning and night, washing the hands 
witn castile soap and water after each alternate applica- 
tion. 

ACUTE BRONCHITIS. 

By Prof. H. C. Wood, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Pr. Potassi citratis, 5 j. 
Syr. ipecacuanhas, 5 j. 
Succi. limonis, S ij. 
Aquae, 5 iij M. 
Sig. 5 ij every three hours. 



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GONORRHOEA. 

By Dr. R. C. 3fcCann, Benton, Miss. 
#, 01 sandal wood, 5 ij. 
Liq. potassse, 3 ij 
Sacch. alb., 5 iij. 
Gum acacia, 5 iij. 
Aqua cinnamon, 5 vj. 
M. ft. sol. 
Sig. Teaspoonful ter in die. 

LUMBAGO. 

By Dr. C. G. Hollister, Meadville, Pa. 
5fc. Iodide of potassium. 

Bromide of potassium, aa 5 ss. 
Tincture of colchicum seeds, f. 5 iss. 
Syrup of orange peel, f. 5 ij. 
Water, q. s. f. 3 vj. M. 
Sig. One teaspoonful to be taken three or four times 
daily, or increased up to causing loose movements oi 
the bowels. 

AN ANTISEPTIC DENTRIFICE. 

By Dr. Le Gendre, Paris. 
Jfr. Finely powdered boric acid, 375 grains. 
Chlorate of potassium, 300 grains. 
Powdered guaiacum, 225 grains. 
Prepared chalk, 600 grains. 
Powdered carbonate of magnesium, 600 

grains. 
Essence of rose or of mint, 10 drops. 
For an antiseptic powder, to be used for the preven- 
tion of dental caries. 

HEART FAILURE. 

By M. H. Fussell, M. D. t Philadelphia. 
ty. Nitro glycerine, 1 per cent, solution. 
Sig. Inject one or two drops hypodermically every 
half hour if necessary. 

WHOOPING COUGH. 

By Prof. S. Emory Lanphear, M. D., Kansas City, Mo. 
9*. Codeinae sulphatis, gr. j. 
Syr. scillse conip., 5 ij. 
Syr. tolutani, 5 vj. 
Syr. pruni Virg., 5 j. M. 
Sig. One-half to one teaspoonful every two or three 
hours for a child two years of age. 

ANOTHER. 

#. Antipyrin, 5j. 

Aq. menth. pip., q. s. ft. solution. 

add. 
Syr. pruni. Virg., q. s. ad S ij. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful every six hours, as indicate! by the 
spasms of coughing. 



By Dr. J. E. Jewell. Moran, Kansas. 

Jfr. Iodoform, 3 j. 
Thymol, gr. xvj. 
Adipis, 5 ij. M. 
Sig. Apply freely. 



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PRURITUS VULV-3E. 

By Br. Baer, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Jft. Morphinae sulph., grs. 3j. 
Sodii boratis, 3 iv. 
Aquae camphorae, f. % vj. M. 
Sig. Poison. For external use only. To be applied 
twice a day after the parts have been thoroughly washed 
with warm water and castile soap. 

VESICAL IRRITABILITY. 

By Br. W. P. Chunn, Baltimore. Md. 
J£L Benzoic acid, 3 ij. 
Borax, 5 iij. 
Water, 5 xij. 
Sig. 5 ss. t. a. 

This mixture has, upon one or two occasions, acted so 
efficiently in what was thought to be cystitis, that 
cystotomy was dispensed with. 

ACUTE FOLLICULAR TONSILLITIS. 

By Br. L. Ch. Boisliniere, Jr., St. Louis, Mo. 
9?. Benzoate of sodium, 3 j-5 iv. 
Glycerin. 

Elix. calisaya bark, aa t j. M. 
Sig. One teaspoonful every hour or every two hours. 
(No local application whatsoever has been used — no 
gargle prescribed). 

CARDIAC ASTHENIA. 

By Br. B. W. C. Wade, Holly, Mich. 
Jfr. Camphor, 30 grains. 

Bisulphate of cinchonidia, 30 grains. 
Ether, 160 minims. 
Whisky, to make two fluid ounces. 
Mix and write: Teaspoonful in water every hour or 
two, as may be necessary ; or may be used hypodermat- 
ically. 

ACUTE TONSILITIS. 

By Prof. Carl Seller, Philadelphia. 
Jfc. Potassii bromidi, 5 iv. 
Potassii chloratis, 5 j. 
Tr. ferri chlor., f3 iiss. 
Ext. glycyrrhizae, 5 j. 
Aquae, q. s. ad fS iv. M. 
Sig. A teaspoonful in water every two hours ; gargle 
and swallow. 

Once a day paint the tonsil and adjacent inflamed 
surface with : 

$fc. Argenti nitratis, 5j. 
Aquae distil., Sj. M. 

HERPES PREPUTIALIS. 

Br. J. B. Johnson, of Washington, D. C. 
Ijfc. Hyposulphide soda, drachm j. 
Carbolic acid, grains x. 
Glycerine, drachm j. 
Aqua, drachms vij. M, 
S. Shake well. Apply three or four times a day. 

SIGHING. 

By Prof. Ba Costa, Philadelphia, Pa. 
P?. Hyoscine hydro-bromate: 1-200 grain. 
S. Use hypodermically, with 3 minim doses of Fow- 
ler's Solution after each meal. 



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LOCAL TREATMENT OF VARICOSE VEINS. 

By Dr. Kobert. 
J$6. Chloride of barium, 1 gram. 50. 
Distilled water, q. s. 
Lanoline, 15 grammes 
Oil of sweet almonds, 5 grammes. 
Sig. Dissolve the chloride of barium in the distilled 
water by shaking, and then add the fatty mixture. Rub 
the dilated veins with this three times a day. 

GARGLE TO PREVENT LOOSENING OP THE TEETH. 

By Dr. Quincerat, France. 
9?. Acid tanic, 5ij. 

Tinct. iodi., gtt. 75. 
Potas. iodi., gr. 16. 
Tinct. myrrhae, gtt. 75. 
Aquae 3 6%. M. 
Sig. A tablespoonful in a third of a glass of warm 
water to bathe the gums with. 

ECZEMA OP THE ANUS AND GENITALS. 

By Dr. Lustgarten. 

1. Hot sitz baths and washings with soap and water. 

2. |fc. Cocaine oleate, gr. 8-16. 

01. olivae, 5 %. 
Lanolin, 5 2y 2 . M. 
Sig. To be used by inunction twice a day on the dis- 
eased part. 

INFANTILE DYSPEPSIA. 

By Dr. West. 
1$. Acid hydrochlor. dil., 5 ^. 
Syr. aurant. cort., 5 j. 
Tinct. aurant. cort., 3 j. 
Infus. cascarillae, 5 vj. M. 
Sig. Tablespoonful twice a day. 

ANTI-EMETIC DROPS. 

By Dr. Audhoui t Paris. 
9?. Sp. menthae, 

Sp. anisi, aa H]J lijss. 
Tr. opii, Tip xv. 
Paraldehyd, 5 ss. 
Mix the spirits, dissolve the paraldehyde and add the 
tincture. S. Take 20 to 40 drops of this, three to five 
times daily in sweetened water. 

FOR CONGESTIVE DYSMENORRHEA. 

By Dr. P. Meniere, Paris. 
Jfc. Antipyrin, gr.ix. 

Ext. cannabis Indicae, 
Ext. digitalis, 
Camr horse, aa gr. 3-20. 
Sig. For one cachet. To be taken every two hours 
until the pain ceases, but not more than six to be taken. 

BRIGHT'S DISEASE COUGH. 

By Prof. Wm.W. Waugh, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Jfi. Chloroformi, 3 ss. 
Acid benzoic, 5 ss. 
Potas. acetat, S j. 
Aquae, q. s. ad. I vj. M. 
S. Sss every four hours. 



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FOR UTERINE HEMORRHAGE. 

By Prof. Gallard, Paris. 
Jfc. Ergotae, Siiss. 

Ferri subcarb, Siiss. 
Quinise sulph., 5ss. 
Ext. digitalis, gr. xv. 
M. et in pil. no. c. div. 

S. Two to be taken at each meal. Intermit the med- 
icine everv three days. 

PHARYNGITIS. 

By Prof. Waugh, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Tfc. Potassae chloratis pulveris, 5 j. 

Acidi hydrochlorici U. S. P, 5 jss. 

Mlsce et adde 

Tincture ferri chloridi, 5 ij. 

Aquae q. s. ad., 5 iv. 
Sig. Teaspoonful every two hours, with no water. 

platt's chlorides. 
By Henry B. Piatt, New York City. 
^l. Sol. chloride of zinc, 40 per cent, 

lead, 20 

11 " calcium 15 

11 " aluminium, 15 

11 " magnesium, 5 

" M potassium, 5 

EYE LOTION. 

By Dr. Eihar Spencer, Evansville, Ind. 
9?. Menthol, gr. v. 

Spts. camph, gtt. xij. 
Sulp. zinc, gr. x. 
Aquae, f 3 j. M. 
S. Use every hour if the eyes are very painful. 

RHEUMATIC JOINTS. 

By Dr. A. M. Zeoald, Ossawatomie, Kans. 
P. Acidi Salicylic!, dr. 1-1 34 
Lanolini, dr. 3. 
Olei Olivae q. s. ad dr. 6. M. 
Sig. Apply as directed above. 

WAX IN EAR. 

By Prof. Atkinson, Philadelphia, Pa. 
~fy. Liquoris sodae chlorinatae, gtt. v. 
Zinci sulphaiis, gr. ij. 
Aquae rosae, fl. 5 ij. M. 
Sig. Drop in, two times a day, after washing the 
canal with warm salt water. 

COUGH MIXTURE. 

By Prof. Atkinson, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Ijfr. Ammonii muriatis, 5 ij. 
Syrupi senegse, t ss. 
Misturae glycyrrhizae comp., 5 iv. M. 
Sig. 5 j, every three hours. 

ARTERIAL SEDATIVE (TYPHOID FEVER). 

By T. A. Walker, A. Jf., M. D., Baton Rouge, La. 
#. Tr, Digitalis 5ij. 

Aquam, ad. 5 x iij. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful ter in die. 



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HERPES ZOSTJIR— SHINGLES. 

By Prof. Shoemaker. 
fy. Ferri pyrophosphate, gr. xxx. 
Acidi arseniosi, gr. j. 
Quininae sulphatis, gr. xxx. 
Ft. pilulae in no. xxx. 
Sig. Take one, ter in die. 
Apply the following ointment: 

9?. UDguenti hydrargyri oleatis, 
Unguenti aquee rosae, aa 5 j. 

PEDICULUS PUBIS. 

The formula given is: 

Jjfc. Salicylic acid, 2 to 3 parts. 
Toilet vinegar, 25 parts. 
Alcohol (80 per cent.), 75 parts. 
The parts are to be rubbed with a piece of flannel wet 
with the mixture. In most cases a single application 
will he enough to destroy the pediculi. 

[The Editor would suggest, in lieu of the above, a spray 
of ether or chloroform.] 

FOR SICK HEADACHE. 

By J. F. Good, M. D., New Cumberland, Pa. 
9, Bromo Caffeine, grs. xxx. 
Potass. Bromide, grs. x. 
M. et ft. chart No. iij. 
Sig. One every thirty minutes, or until relief is 
obtained. 

DYSMENORRHCEA. 

By Z. T. Housman, Bairdstown, O. 
^. Fl. ex. cimicifuga vac. 5 ij. 

" gelseminum, sempervi- ) *. 
M. rens, (green root), f J * 

Sig. Ten drops every two or three hours ; begin 
treatment one day prior to expected menstruation. 

FOR WORMS. 

By Dr. John J. Gage, Grenada, Miss. 
Ip. Alcohol, 5j. 

Santonin e, gr. 8. 
Fid ext. Spigelia, gtt. 80. 
Fid ext. Male fern, gtt. 40. 
Simple elixir, Q. S ad. Sj M. 
S : g. Teaspo^nful night and morning for three days 
then follow with oil. 

SPECIFIC FOR AGUE. 

By C. H. B. Gile, M. D„ Venango, Kan. 
^. Quinine Sul., 5iss. 
Sulphate Ferri, 5i. 
Oil Sassafras, \ -- „. + vv _ 
Oil Blk Pepper, jaagtt.xxx. 
Arsenious acid, gr. ij. 
Mix et fiat pill, No. xxx. 
Sig. One pill three times a day at meal time. 

TYPHOID FEVER. 

By F. A. Walker, A. M., M. I)., Baton Rouge, La. 
fy. Antipyrin, 

Pulv. Ipecac et opii, aa gr. xx. 
M. ft. Chart No. 4. 
Sig. One every four hours. 



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By Prof. Gross, Philadelphia. 
9?. Liquor, plumbi subacet, f3j. 
Aqnae destillat, fSviij. M. 
Sig. Use as a mouth wash. 

CONSTIPATION OF CHILDREN 

By Dr. Bex, Philadelphia. 
#. Podophyllin, gr. 1-20. 

Spirit vini rectificat, Tipxx. 
Syrup, fgj. M. 
Sig. FSj. ter die, where the stools are clay-colored 
and hard, for a child one year old. 

DYSMENORRHEA. 

By Dr. Goubert, Paris. 
1$6. Iodoformi, gr. y 2 . 

Ext. belladonnse, gr. 1-6. 
Assafetidae, gr. 1 1-5. 
In pill form for young girls. Beginning six or eight 
days before the time of menstruation, six pills should 
be taken daily. 

For adult women he prescibes : 
Tip. Potass, iodidi, 5 1. 
Tinct. croci, 5 2. 
Tinct. belladonnse, 5 4. 
Syrup, aurant. cort. 3 6. 
Sig. Dose, a tablespoonful morning and evening, in 
any convenient liquid, for a week preceding menstrua- 
tion. 

STIMULATING EXPECTORANT. 

9« Ammonii chloridi, 

Ext. glycyrrhizae, aa, 5 iss. 
Glycerini, f 5 ss. 
Mucil. acaciae, f 5 ij. 
Syrupi, 

Aquae, aa, q. s. ad f 5 iij. 
Sig. Teaspoonful to a dessertspoonful every two 
hours. 

TINEA VERSICOLOR. 

By Dr. Hearn, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Scrub the affected skin with the following mixture: 
J$6. Saponis viridis, 5 ij. 
Acid, carbolic, 5 ij. 
Alcohol, fS iv. M. 
After which apply — 

9*. Sodii sulphitis, 5 ss. 
Glycerini, fS ss. 
Aquae, q. s. ad f3 viij. M. 

A POULTICE THAT RETAINS HEAT LONGER THAN FLAX- 
SEED— SUITABLE IN PNEUMONIA, ETC. 

By Mrs. E. B. Drant, Nurse, Cincinnati, Ohio. 

Take one pint of lager beer for every six square inch 
of poultice surface required ; put the beer to heat until 
it bubbles ; then add dessicated slippery-elm uutil the 
mixture is the consistency of batter. 

Fill the poultice bags (previously prepared). Quilt 
jacket poultices while lying on a tin pan on top of the 
range. Apply as hot as can be borne. Thermometric 
test will show but slight declination in temperature in 
six hours. 



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COLDS AND BRONCHITIS. 

9?. Potass, citrat, 3 j. 
Sue. limonis, f 3 iss. 
Syr. ipecac, f 5 ss. 
Tr. opii camph., f 5 iij. 
Syrupi, q. s. ad f 3 iij. 
Sig. Teaspoonful to a dessertspoonful every two 
hours, 

DRY SEBORRHEA OF SCALP. 

By Dr. Geo. Bohe, Baltimore, Md. 
The scalp is washed two or three times a week with a 
good tar soap, and afterward a lotion containing either 
-ulphur or resorcin is applied and well rubbed in. The 
formulae I generally use are the following : 
Ijfc. Resorcini puri, 5 iss. 

Spr. Myrciae, 3 viij. M. 

Sulphuris praecip, 5 ss. 
Spr. Myrcise, 3 viij. M. 

If preferred, an ointment may be used instead of the 
lotion, as: 

Tfr. Sulphuris praecip, 5 ss. 
Ungt. aquae rosae, 3 j. 
Ft. ungt. M. 

Resorcini puri, gr. xv-xx. 
Ungt. aquae rosae, 3 j. 
Ft. ungt. M. 
A mild ammoniated ointment is also often useful. 

ECZEMA OP ANUS AND GENITALS. 

By Dr. Lustgarten, France. 

1^6. Oleate of cocaine, 1 part. 
Olive oil, 2 parts. 
Lanolin, 10 parts. M. 
Sig. Apply twice daily to affected parts, after a soapy, 
hot sitz hath. 

CIRRHOSIS, (BEGINNING). 

By Prof. Bartholow, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Jfc. Ammon, iodidi, 5 j. 

Liq. potas. arsenitis, f5 ss. 
Tinct. colombae, f3 ss. 
Aquae, f3 iss. M. 
Sig. One teaspoonful three times a day, before meals. 

CROUP. 

By J. B. Johnson, M. D. y Washington, D. C. 
The following formula has been a standard prescip- 
tion of mine for croup for many years: 
Jfc. Misturae Acaciae, f 3 ij. 
Balsam Copaibae, f 5 j. 
Ext. Ipecac. FL, f 5j. 
Potassii Iodidi, 5 j. 
Pulv. Potassii Chlorati, 5 j. M. 
Sig. Shake well. A teaspoon every 10 or 15 min- 
utes until free vomiting ensues ; then continue the same 
dose, at intervals of a half-hour or hour, until the dis- 
ease yields. 

9?. Potassii Iodidi, 5 j. 

Pulv. Potassii Chlorati, 5 j. 
Aquae distill, f 5 vj. M. 
Sig. Shake well and give a tablespoonful every quar- 
ter or half-hour until relieved. 



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Philadelphia Hospital Mixtures. 

MISTURA ALTERANS COMP. 

Each teaspoonful contains : 

jffc. Tr. xanthoxyli Amer., flpx. 

Ext. lappas minoris fl., 

Ext phytoiaccas decatid fl., 

Ext. stillingias fl., aa, Tipxv. 

Ext. sarsas co. q. s. ad., 5 j. M. 
Sig. Dose, a teaspoonful. 

MISTURA ANTICOLICA. 

Each teaspoonful contains : 
jfcfc. Tr. opii, 

Tr. rhei, 

Spts. menth. pip., 

Spts. campuoras, 

Spts. chloroformi, 

Tr. capsici, aa, Ilflv. 

Tr. catechu co., q. s. ad., 5j. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful dose. 

MISTURA EXPECTORANS. 

J$C. Acid, hydrocyanici dil., Tip j. 
Spts. chlcroiormi, Tip v. 
Syr. scillas, TTp xv. 

Acid, hydrobrom, (34 per cent.) Tip viiss. 
Syr. senegas, HP xv. 
Syr. prun. Virg., q. s. ad., 5 ij. M. 
Sig. Dose, two teaspoonfuls. 

MISTURA ANTIFEBRILIS. 

Each tablespoonful contains: 

9;. Morphias acetati?, gr. y%. 

Acidi acetici dil., Tipv. 

Tr. aconiti, Tip iss. 

Spts. etheris nitrosi, 

Syrupi linnoni3, aa, 5 j. 

Liq. amnion, acetat., q. s. ad., 5 iv. M. 
Sig. Dose a tablespoonful. 

MISTURA FERRI APERIENS. 

Each tablespoonful contains : 

9?. Ferri sulph., gr j. 

Magnes. sulph., gr. xlv. 

Acid, sulphate, dil., Tip viiss. 

Inf. quassias, q. s. ad., 5 iv. M. 
Sig. Dose, tablespoonful. 

LINIMENTUM ACONITI. 

9?. Tr. aconiti, 5 vj. 

Chloroformi, 5 xx. 

Spts. camphoras, 5 xii. 
M. Liniment saponis, q. s. ad., 5 xlviij. 

LINIMENTUM CHLOFORMI CO. 

P^. Chloroformi, 5 viij. 
Tr. aconiti, 

Aquas ammonias, aa 5 iv. 
Olei lini, q. s. ad., 5 xlviij. M. 

LINIMENTUM TEREBINTHIN^ 

Tfa. Olei terebinthinas, 5 vj. 
Tr. capsici, 5 iv. 
Olei lini, 5 xyi. 
Aquas calcis q. s. ad., 5 xlviij. M. 






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LINIMENTUM TERBINTH CO. 

Jfc. Olei terebinth, 

Aquae ammonise (17.5 $) aa 5 viij. 
M. Linimenti saponis, q. s. ad., 3 xlviij. 

GARGLE FOR CHRONIC PHARYNGITIS. 

By Prof. Endler, Berlin. 
fy. Zinci sulphatis, gr. xv. 

Aquse inentb. pip., f S vj. M. 
Sig. Use as a gargle lour times a day. 
He says that his own pharyngitis which had existed 
for three months, was cured alter using this solution 
continuously lor eight days; and that his patients 
obtained the same successful results. In especially sen- 
sitive persons a weaker solution may be employed. 

A SAFE ANTISEPTIC SOLUTION. 

Dr. Emil Rotter, in the Centralblntt f. Chirurgie, some 
time ago again drew attention to the fact that a combi 
nation of different antiseptics is more powerful (or at 
least appears to be so) than any single one. He also 
proposed a compound antiseptic, which he claims to be 
very powerful, and yet not toxic to any dangerous ex- 
tent. The principles upon which it was combined were 
the following: It should contain no poisonous agent in 
sufficient quantity to cause harm, if absorbed; it should 
be non-irritating, and easy to keep; it shoul I be clear 
and free from odor; it should mix clear with ordinary 
water; and it should be so compounded that the essen- 
tial constituents could be carried in form of powder or 
pastille. 

The following was the result of his experiments: 

Gm. Grains. 

Corrosive Sublimate 0.05 1 

Chloride Sodium 0.25 5 

Carbolic Acid 2.00 30 

Chloride Zinc 5.(0 75 

Carbolate Zinc 5.00 75 

Boric Acid 3.00 45 

Salicylic Acid 0.60 10 

Thymol 0.10 2 

Citric A.cid O.lo 2 

Water to make 1,000,000 ; about 137 pints. 

This solution was tested both in the laboratory and 
in surgical cases. In the laboratory, it was found to 
have a more potent effect on pyogenic microbes than 
corrosive sublimate in solutions "of 1 in 1.000. 

DEWEE'S EMMENA.GOGUE MIXTURE. 

fy, Tincturse ferri chloridi, 5 iij. 
Tincturae cantharidis, 5 j. 
Tincturse aloes, 5 j. 
Tincturse guaiaci ammoniatse, S iss. 
Syrnpi qs. ad., S vj. M. 
Sig. Tablespoonful three times a day. 

CHRONIC GASTRITIS. 

By Prof. Da Costa, Philadelphia, Pa. 
(Due to excessive use of alcohol, accompanied by 
morning vomiting, pain in epigastrium and flatulency:) 
J^fc. Ziuci oxidi, gr. ij. 

Ext. belladonna?, gr. 1-16. 
Ft. pil.j. M. 
Sig. One three times a day. 



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FLATULENT DYSPEPSIA. 

i By Dr. Huchard. 
Tfr. Bismuth salicylat, part 2. 
Magnesiae calcin, part 2. 
Pulv. carbonis salicis, part 3. 
01. anisi, part 1. M. 
Sig. Dose : One teaspoonlul half an hour or an hour 
before each meal. 

If there is gastralgia : 

9;. Syr. menth. pip., part 250. 

Acid, hydrochlorici, part 1. 

Cocain hydrochlorate, part 1-10. M. 
Sig. Dose: A wineglassful before each meal. 

RECTITIS. 

By Dr. J. Matthews, Louisville, Ky. 
P?. Sub, nit. bismuth, 5 j. 
Iodoform, gr. x. 
Sweet almond oil, 5 j. M. 
Sig. Inject. or 

^l. Fluid hydrastis, 5j. 
Aquae, 5 ij. M. 
Sig. Inject. 

FOR DISGUISING QUININE. 

From La Gazette Medicate. 
Ifr. Quin. Sulph., 

Ammon. Hydrochlor., 
Glycyrrhizae pulv., aa 1 part. 
Mix the last two substances after reducing to powder 
then incorporate quinine and make an electuary with a 
little syrup of honey. 

FOR ALOPECIA. 

By Prof. Bartholow, Philadelphia. 
^. Ext. Pilocarpi, f 5 j. 

Tinct. Cantharidis f 5 ss. 
Liniment Saponis, q. s., f 5 iv. M 
Sig. Rub in the scalp daily. 

FOR PTYALISM. 

By Prof. Gross, Philadelphia. 
Ikfc. Liquor Plumbi subacet., 5 j. 
Aquae distil , 3 viij. M. 
Sig. Use as a mouth wash. 

FOR UTERINE IRRITATION. 

By Dr. E. Leache, Detroit. 
9^. Potass. Bromid., Z ss. 
Vini Ergot ae, 5 ss. 
Tr. Gentian co., t iiss. 
byr. Simp., 
Aquae, aa S ss. M. 
Sig. A dessen spoonful in water after each meal. 

FOR INFANTILE ASPHYXIA. 

By Dr. Farrici. 
Jjfc. Aq. Lauri cinnamoni, 5 j. 

Tinct. Phosphor, aether, gtt. viij. 
Syrup, aether, 5 v. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful every hour till relieved. 



Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 



PLASTIC-PELVIC PERITONITIS. 

By Dr. Oliver, London. 
Jfr. Calcii chlorid, grs. v. 
Glycerine, 5 ss. 
Infus. quassise, S j. 
Sig. To be taken three times daily. 

FOR SCARLET FEVER. 

By Dr. Bedford Brown, Alexandria. 
fy. Acid Salicylic, 5 ij. 

Tr. Aconiti rad , gtt. xij. 
Inf. Digitalis, 5 iss. 
Spt. Amnion. Aromat, 5 ss. 
§yr. Aurant. Cort., I iij. 
Aquse distil., 3 j. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful for a child five years old every 
three hours. 

FOR BASEDOWS' DISEASE. 

By Prof. Valeiri. 
Ipfc. Cannabini, gr. ivss. 
Sugar of milk, q. s. 
Mix et ft pil No v. 
Sig. To be taken in 24 hours. 

FOR CHRONIC CONSTIPATION. 

By Prof. Waugh, Philadelphia. 
fy. Ext. aloes purse, gr. x. 
Ext. Nuc. Vom., gr. x. 
Ext. Belladonna?, gr. iv. 
Oleoresinse Capsici, gr. ij. 
Mix et ft pil No. xx. 
Sig. One pill three times a daily. 

COMEDONES. 

By Dr. McCloskey. 
Tfi. Ammonia? Carbonat, 5 j. 
Acid Boracici, gr. xx. 
^Ether Sulph., 
Aqua?, aa S j. M. 
Sig. Apply night and morning. 

NIGHT SWEATS OF PHTHISIS. 

By Dr. JVicolai, Paris. 
9?. Chloral Hydrate, 5 ij. 
Spt. Vmi recti, 
Aquae distil., aa § iij. M. 
Sig. Sponge the body thoroughly before retiring. 

FOR HICCOUGH IN THE ADVANCED STAGE OF TYPHOID 
FEVtR. 

By T. G. Stephens, 31. D., Sidney, Iowa. 
Tfc. Ether Sulphuric. 
Sig. Inhale. I relieved a patient of hiccough during 
a severe attack of typhoid fever recently after all other 
remedies had failed. 

RHEUMATISM IN CHILD. 

Prof. Lyster, Detroit. 

#. Sodii. Salicyl 5ij. 

Syr. Raspberry, 5 ij. 
One-half teaspoonful three to six hours. 



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FOR CONGESTIVE DYSMENORRHEA. 

By Dr. F. Palmer, Las Vegas, "New Mexico. 
J£L Tr. Cannabis Indicse, 5 iss. 
Ex. Gelseniium, fl 5 ss. 
Tr. opii camph., q. s. 3 j. M. 
Sig. 5 every hour till relieved. 

FOR COUGH OF CONSUMPTIVES. 

By Dr. Rambert, Turin, California. 
9?. Morph. Sulph., dr. ij. 
Acid Sulph. di gtt. viij. 
Misce et adde, 
Vini Ipecac 5 iij. 
Tr. -erpentarise 3 vj. 
Spr. Vini, 3j. 

Syr. Prun. Virg., q. s. 5 iv. 
Sig. Teaspooni'ul, P. R. N. 

FOR CROUP. 

y J. B. Johnson, M. D., Washington City, D. C. 
Jfr. Aquse distil., 3 ij. 

Pulv. Chlorate Potas., 
Iodide Potas., aa 5 j. 
Emulsico Arabica, 3 ij. 
Fid. Ext. Ipecac, 
Bals. Copaiba, aa § j. M. 
Sig. Shake well. Dose a teaspoonful every ten min- 
utes, to an infant of eight months, until free vomiiing 
eusues; and then continue the same dose, every halt' 
hour, or hour until the disease is cured. The dose must 
be given according to the age of the child. 

GENERAL CYSTITIS. 

By Chas. Kelly, A. M., M. D., Huntington, W. Va. 
Jfr. Spts. Chloroformum, 5 iij. 
Tinctura Digitalis, 5 iss' 
Potassii Acetas, 3 ss. 
Infus. Buchu, q. s. ad. 3 viij. 
M. ft Mist. 
Sig. One to two tablespoonfuls ter die. 

DYSMENORRHEA. 

By Wm. I. Mattice, M. D., Minneapolis, Minn. 
Jji' Spts. Camphor 5 j. 
Tr. Camph. co., 5 ij. 
Tr. Ginger, 5 ss. 
Spts. Lavender co., 3 ss. 
Aq. dist. ad. 3 ij. M. 
Sig. Dessertspoonful every hour or two. 

SPECIFIC FOR DYSMENORRHEA (WHEN NO NARROWING 
EXISTS.) 

By C. H. B. Gile, M. D., Venango, Kansas. 
^fc. Pulv. resinse Guiaci, 

Terebinthianse Canadensis, aa 3 j. 
Oil Sassafras, 5 ij. 
Alcoholis, 3 viij. 
Macerate for seven days and filter ; then add Hydg. 
Chlorldi corrosive, 3 j. 

Sig. 15 to 20 gtts in wine-glass water three times a 
day between the periods. 



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TONSILITIS. 

By Dr. John Aulde, Philadelphia, Pa. 
The following has been a very useful gargle in the 
treatment of tonsilitis, and is highly recommended: 
Jfr. Tr. guaic. ammoniat. 

Tr. cinchonae comp., aa 5 iv. 
Potass, chloras, 5 ij. 
Mel desp., 5 iv. 
Pulv. acaciae, q. s. 
Aquam., q. s. ad. 5iv. M. 
Sig. Use as a gargle, and take a teaspoonful every 
two hours. 

ECZEMA OP THE EYELIDS. 

The following formula is commended ("Monaisheft f. 
prakt. Dermat."): 

fy. Cold cream, 5 ijss. 
Resorcin, gr. iij. M, 
Apply three or four times a day, avoiding the applica- 
tion of water to the lids. 

THE TREATMENT OF ACNE. 

The "Gazette des hop " gives the foilowing formula for 
acne, as proposed by Isaak, of Berlin : 

jfc. Resorcin, 2% to 5 parts. 

IS 1 " 6 '} 255 " 

Vaseline, 10 " 

The same to be worn as constantly as the occupation 
of the patient will admit. It is said to have a very rapid 
effect. 

VOICE LOZENGE. 

By Dr. Hinkle, New York City. 
Alter using many different kinds of troches, I have 
adopted the following formula as the best for a " voice 
lozenge" in the ordinary hoarseness of singers and 
speakers. A small piece mav be made to dissolve in the 
mouth j ust before any considerable vocal exercises. 
In each troche, 

Jfr. Cubebs, grain, one-half. 

Benzoic acid, grain, one-third. 
Muriate of cocaine, gr., one-seventieth. 
Powdered tragacanth, grain, one fourth. 
Extract of licorice, grains, five. 
Sugar, grains, thirteen. 
Eucalyptol, minim, one-fourth. 
Oil of anise, minim, one-twentieth. 
Black current paste, enough to make 
twenty grains. 

GONORRHOEA, LINGERING, OR GLEET. 

9?. Hydrastis fl. ext., 5 j. 
Bismuthi subnit, 5 j. 
Boro-glyceride (50 per cent.) 
Mucil. acaciae, aa 5 es. M. 
Sig. Use as an injection. 

RHEUMATISM IN CHILDREN. 

. By Prof. J. Lewis Smith, M. 2>., New York City. 
^fc. Potas. et sodae tart, -5 ss. 
Potas. acetat, 5 i j. 
Syr. Limonum. 
Aquae, aa % iij. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful every two or three hours. 



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BRONCHIAL CATARRH OP WHOOPING COUGH. 

By Prof. Bartholow, Philadelphia. 
Jfr. Tinct. aconiti rad., Tip xvi. 
Tine. opii. deodorat, ]1J} viij. 
Syrupi tolutani, 5 vij. 
Syrupi scillse comp. 
Aquae lauro-ceras, aa 5j. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful every two, three or four hours. It 
is an excellent cough mixture under any circumstances. 

VARICOSE VEINS. 

The Journal de Medicine gives the following : 
]jfr. Chloride of barium, 1 grm. 
Distilled water, q. a. 
Lanoline, 15 grammes. 
Oil of sweet almonds, 5 grammes. 
Dissolve the chloride of barium in the distilled water 
by shaking, and then add the fatty mixture. Rub the 
dilated veins with this three times a day. 

ACUTE PLEURITIS, PREVIOUS TO THE STAGE OP EF- 
FUSION. 

By Prof. Bartkolow, Philadelphia, Pa, 
5L Tinct. aconiti radicis, 5 ij. 

Tinct. opii deodoratse, 5 vj M. 
Sig. Eight drops in water every hour or two. If the 
pain is severe, a larger dose of opium should be admin- 
istered, when the effect can be maintained by the quan- 
tity directed in the above prescription. 

SORE THROAT IN SCARLET FEVER. 

By Prof. Da Costa, Philadelphia, Pa. 
p. Thymol, gr. iv. 
Glycerin. 

Aquse destillatse, aa S j. M. 
Sig. Use as a wash, diluting further if necessary. 

HYPERIDROSIS OP THE FEET. 

By Le Ray Dibble, M. D., Kansas City, Mo. 
ty. Tr. ferri muriatis, § ij. 
Apply to soles of feet and between toes on retiring. 
I?l. Chloral hydrate, 3 i j. 
Aqua, Sj. 
Apply as above. 

Jfi. Potassii permanganate, 3 i j. 
Aqua, S ij. 
Apply as above. 

If the hyperidrosis is the result of debility, of course 
tonics are indicated. If from detective enervation, 
phos. acid dil., strychnia, and phosphorus are indicated. 

RHEUMATISM AND SPRAIN LINIMENT. 

By John J. Gage, M. D., Grenada, Miss. 
51, Gum camphor, § ss. 
Chloroform, % ss. 
Tr. aconiti, 5 j. 
Tr. arnica, 5 i j. 
Tr. opii, 5 i j. 
Oil wintergreen, 5 ss. 
Soap liniment, q. s., ad. % iv. M. 
Sig. Apply as often as necessary and cover with flan- 
nel or oil silk. 



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FOR CYSTITIS. 

By Prof. A. J. C. Skene. 
Ifi. Acidi beiizoici. 

Sodii borat., aa 5 ij. 
Inlus. buchu, S xij. M. 
Sig. Wineglassf ul three or four times a day. 

AGUE, M SURE CURE." 

By V. H. Worden, M. D. f Nirvana, Mich. 
9?. Quinlse sulph., grs. xxx. 
Acid sulph. arm., 5 ij ss. 
Elixer calisayse comp., % iv. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful every four hours in absence of 
fever. 

DIPHTHERIA, SOLUTION FOR. 

By Vlemingk. 
fy. Calcis, t ss. 

Sulfuris sublimat, % ij. 
Aquae, B x. 
Sig. Boil to 5 vj and filter. Spray upon the mem- 
brane every half hour or so. 

FOR AGUE. 

By Dr. T. G. Stephens, Sidney, Iowa. 
9' Quin. sulph., 9 j. 
Fowler's solution. 
Sulph. acid aro., aa gtt xx. 
Tinct. capsicum, f 5 j. 
Aqua purse f 5 xiv. M. 
Sig. To be taken in four doses during the intermis- 
sion, in a decoction of strong, cold coffee, dividing the 
time. 

PSORIASIS. 

By Dr. Austin M. Ailes, Damascus, Ohio. 
#. Ichthyol, 5 ij. 

Lanolin, 5 ij. M. 
Ungt. 
Apply to part affected, twice daily. 

FOR CROUP. 

By Dr. J. D. Johnson, Washington, D. C. 
Jfc. Muc. gum acacia, 5 ij. 
Balsam copaiba, 5 j. 
Fl. ext. ipecac. 
Potass, iodidi. 

Potass, chlorat. pulv., aa 5 j. 
Syrupi simplex, S ss. 
Aqua distil., 3 j, M. 
Sig. Shake well. Teaspoonful every ten minutes till 
free vomiting ensues ; then every half hour or hour 
until the disease yields. 

FOR BURNS. 

By Dr. Gomez de la Hata, 
J&. Iodoform, 80 parts. 

Extract of conium, 40 parts. 
Carbolic acid, 1 part. 
Rose ointment, 600 parts. M. 
Sig. Apply over surface of burn and cover with old 
linen. 



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STIMULANT IN LOW FORMS OP FEVER. 

By Dr. R. C. McCann, Benton, Miss. 
^fc. Carb. ammonia, 5 J. 
Acacia. 

Saccharum aa 5 ij. 
Aqua Cinnamomi f 5 vj. 
Sig. Dessertspoonful every two hours. 

FOR PHTHISIS, 

By Dr. HonoraA. Rabbins, Bloomsburg, Pa. 
9?. Creasote. 
Spt. chlor. 
Alcohol, aa 5 j. M. 
Sig. Fifteen drops to be inhaled from a moistened 
sponge four times daily. 

CANCER CURE. 

By Dr. C. H. B. Gile, Yenango, Kas. 
9?. Muriatic acid. 

Nitric acid, aa 5 ij. 
Chloride zinc, § j. M. 
Make in paste with Hour ; apply six hours on cloth. 
Flax-seed poultice every two days for eight days. Can- 
cer comes out root and branch. Use unguent iodoform 
gr. xx, vaseline 3 j, to heal up wound. Give arsenious 
acid for six months after. 

INK AND RUST STAINS 

Are removed easily by a solution containing ten parts 
each of tartaric acid, alum and distilled water. The 
solution has the trade name " encrivoir." 

ASTHMATIC DYSPNCEA. 

By Prof. N. S. Davis, of Chicago, 111. 
P. Chloral, grams 20 (5 5). 

Sodium nitrite, grams 3 Cgrs xlv). 
Tinct. stramonium, grams 10 (fd 5 iiss). 
Elix. simp. q. s. ad., grams 60 (fd 5 iv). 
M. Sig. One teaspoonful every four hours in water. 

FOR GASTRIC ULCER. 

By Dr. Longfellow, Cincinnati. 
9?. Liq. potass, arsenitis, 5 i. 
Tr. opii deodorata, 5 ii-s. 
Acid hydrocyanic dil., 5 iss. 
Aquae distil, q. s., S iv. M. 
Sig. One teaspoonful every three hours, after taking 
milk. 

POISONING BY ONE GRAIN OF ATROPINE. 

#. Tr. digitalis, Tip xv. 
Potassse nit., gr. x. 
Spirits frumenti, gij. M. 
Sig. At once. 

Recovery resulted notwithstanding the large amount 
of atropine taken. 

H^MATEMESIS. 

The safest and most pleasant remedy for hsematemesis 
is said to be water, drank as hot as can be borne, in 
quantities of half a tumblerful to a tumblerful (Pitts- 
burgh Med. Review, July, 1*89). No further hemorrhage 
occurs, and fragments of clots are vomited. 



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LUMBAGO. 

By Dr. Clarence O. Bellister, Meadville, Pa. 
^fe. Potass, iodidi, g ss. 
Potas. bromidi, g ss. 
Tr. colchici sem. 
Syr. Aurantii cort., f 5 jss. 
Aquae q. 8. ad., f g vj. M. 
Sig. One teaspoonful three times a day, or increased 
until the bowels are slightly acted upon. 

MENTHOL IN PRURITUS. 

It is said that nothing is more efficacious in many 
painfully itching skin affections than menthol. UBul. 
Med. gives the following \ leasant formulae: 

TINCTURE. 

9;. Menthol, gr. xv to gr. xiv. 
Alcohol, 3 ij. 

LINIMENT. 

Menthol, gr. xiv to 5 ijss. 
01. Olivse. 
Lanolio, aa 5 j. 

POMMADE 

Menthol, gr. xiv. 
Balaam Peru, 5 j. 
Lanolin, 5 iij. 



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PRURITUS ANI. 

By S. T. Yount, M. D. f Lafayette, Ind. 
The bowels should be kept soluble by means of gentle 
salines, or warm enemata. The diet should be plain and 
non-stimulating. Rich foods, stimulants and condi- 
ments should be avoided. 

9?. Calomel, xxxv. 
Ung. Pici., 5 ij. 
Ung. Stramonii, 5 ij. M. 
Sig. Insert with ointment injector, or on finger, 
night and morning. 

^. Argenti Nitrate, gr. xx. 
Aquae, gj. M. 
Sig. Apply through speculum, and also on skin sur- 
rounding anus every two or three days. 
fy. Antipyrin, 5 ss. 
Ung. Picis, g ss. 
Ung. Aq. Rosa?, g ss. M. 
Sig. Apply internally and externally night and 
morning. The above will be found exceedingly effica- 
cious, and w ill often give relief when everything else 
fails. 

The following: is also a good one in some cases where 
the itching depends on ulceration of the bowel, with 
acid secretions : 

9* Cocaine Mur, gr. iij. 
Sodii biborate, 3 iij. 
Aquas Menth. Pip., g ij. M. 
Sig. Inject two tablespoonfuis into the rectum once 
or twice a day. 

FOR SUPERFICIAL NEURALGIA. 

By Dr. Garretson, Philadelphia. 
Jfr. Aconitinae gr. ij. 
Veratrinse, gr. iv. 
01. Tiglii, gtt. ij. 
01. Olivae, g ij. M. 
Sig. Rub over the affected spot thrice daily. 



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GONORRHOSA— FIRST STAGE. 

By Dr. Geo. W. Cox. 
Order the urethra washed out with hot water after 
urinating, and immediately the following injection. 
Don't smile, but try : 

0. Antifebrin, gr. x. 
Bis. subnit, gr. x. 
Aq. font., 3 j. 
Sig. Inject after urinating 5 j four times a day. 
and see if your patient dose not exclaim with mine : 
14 Doctor, you got there ; the running has all stopped 
and pain all gone." 

ACETANILIDE FOR CHILDREN. 

By Dr. 1. N. Love, St. Louis, Mo. 
9?. Acetanilide, gr. xxx. 
Alcohol, 3 iij. 
Glycerin, 5 ij. 
Aquae cinnamon, 5 iij. 
Syr. tolu, 5j. M. 
Sig. One to three teaspoonfuls every two or three 
hours. 

TREATMENT OF ASTHMA. 

By Prof. N. S. Davis, Chicago, 111. 
P?. Chloral, grams, 15. 

Ammonii muriat., grams 10. 
Morphinse muriat., centigrammes 20. 
Antimon. et pot. tart., centigrammes 15. 
Ext. grindeliae robustae fl, grms. 45 vel 60. 
Aq. vel. syr. glgcyrrhizae, q. s. ad., grms. 
120. 
Sig. One teaspoonful every three to six hours in 
sweetened water, for cases of asthma with rather con- 
stant dyspnoea accompanied by tracheitis, laryngitis or 
bronchitis. 

FLATULENT DYSPEPSIA. 

Dr. Eloy, France. 
ffr. Creasot. pur., gtt. x. 
Sodii bicarb., 5 ij. 
Acaciae pulv., q. s. 
Aquae, f 5 v. M. 
Sig. A coffeespoonful one hour after each meal. 
If the dyspepsia be dependent on gastric atony and 
insufficient gastric secretions : 
$. Pepsin, 3 j. 

Creasot., gtt., x. 
Bismuth snbcarbonat., 5 j. M. 
Divide in chartas xxx, of which one may be given in 
a gelatin capsule. 

FOR GOUT. 

By Dr. Loomis, New York, 
#. Ext. colchici acetici. 
Ext. aloes. 
Pulv. ipecac. 

Hydrarg. chlor. mit., aa" gr. j. 
Ext. nucis voni., gr. ss. M. 
Ft. pil. No. 1. 
Sig. To be taken every four hours, until it purges. 
These pills may be carried about and employed at the 
first sign of an attack; they will often abort it. 



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FOR PAINFUL PILES. 

Dr. N. Roe Bradner, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Jfc. Cocaine muriat, gr. v. 
Opii pulv., 5 j. 
Gallse, 5 ij. 
Adipis, 3 j. 
Ft ungt. M. 
Sig. Apply directly to the painful surface. 

FOR CONSTIPATION. 

By Dr. J. E. Clark, Detroit. 
P. Strychnia, gr.j. 
Pul. ipecac. 

Podophyllin, aa gr. iij. 
Ext. rhei. 
Pul. aloe, aa gr. x. 
01. pep. nig., gtt xxx. M. 
Div. in caps, xxx. 
Sig. One capsule from oDce to three times a day. 

FOR MENORRHAGIA. 

J. D. Ebert, M. D.. Dundee, Ind. 
|fc. Fl. ext. hydrastis can., 5 ij. 
Hamamelisvirg., 5iv. 
Ergot fl., 5 iv. 
Tinct. opii, 5 j. 
Aqua pur., 5 j. M. 
Sig. Dose a full teaspoonful every six hours for days 
before and after and during the time of pain. 

FOR SUMMER DIARRHCEA IN CHILDREN. 

By Dr. J. Harris Jones, "Wilkesbarre, Pa. 
9?. Pepsin* purse, gr. viij— xij. 

Acidi hydroehlorici dil., lip lxxij. 
Tinct. opii deodor., Vfyx. syrupi, 3 iv. 
Aquae, ad., S iij. M. 
Sig. A teaspoonful every hour or every other hour. 
^. Hydrarg. subchlor., gr. %. 
jfc. Hydrarg. c. cretse, gr. %. 
Sig. Either of the above to be given dry upon the 
tongue every two hours. 

~fy. Acidi nitrici dil., 3 j. 

Acidi carbolici purse, gr. iv. 

Tinct. opii deodor, llj^x. 

Aquse, ad , 5 iij. M. 
Sig. One dram every two hours in water. 
9?. Bismuthi subnit, gr. xlviij. 

Sp. ammon. co , 5 ij. 

Tinct. opii deodor, HPx. 

Misturse cretse, ad. 5 iij. M. 
Sig. One dram every two hours. 

FOR CHOLERA INFANTUM. 

By Dr. Bartholomew, Philadelphia. 
IjJL Argenti nitrat., gr. j. 
Acid nitric, dil., UR viij. 
Tinct. opii deodorat., TTR viij. 
Mucil. acacia, f 5 ss. 
Syr. simplicis, f 5 ss. 
Aq. cinnamomi, f 5 j. M. 
Sig. A teaspoonful every three, four or six hours to 
child one year old. 



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A TONIC FORMULA. 

Flint (New York Med. Jour.) considers this an excel- 
lent tonic formula, combining, as it does, all the impor- 
tant salts of the blood. 

#. Sodii chloridi, C. P.. 5 iij. 

Potassii chloridi, C. P., gr. ix. 

Potassii sulphatis, O. P., gr. vj. 

Potassii carb, (Squibb), gr. iij. 

Sodii carbonatis, C. P., gr. xxxvj. 

Magnes. carb., gr. iij. 

Calc. phos. prse ip, 5 ss. 

Calc. carb., gr. iij. 

Ferri redacti (Merck), gr. xxvij. 

Ferri carb., gr. iij. M. 

In capsules, No. 60. 
Sig. Two capsules three times daily after eating. 

FOR HEMORRHOIDS. 

From Med. Summary. 

1. OINTMENT. 

{fc. Powd. alum, 5 ij. 
Powd. nutgalls, 5 ij. 
Powd. acet plumo., 5j. 
Morph. sulph., gr. v. 
Ung. simp., 5 i. M. 
Sig. Apply twice a day. 

2. INTERNAL. 

]$(. Comp. syr. senna, S ij. 
Oil erigeron, 5 j. M. 
Sig. Dessertspoonful once a day. Shake the bottle 
well before pouring out. 
If the liver is torpid, give in addition : 

J~fc. Fl. ext. cascara sagrada, 5 ij. 
Fl. ext. rhei. 
Elixir simp., 5 iss. 
Acid nitro muriat. dil., 5a 5 ij. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful in an infusion of quassia. 

Or J5L Elixir Frangulaxine, 5ij. 
Sig. Teaspoonful before each meal. 

SUMMER COMPLAINT. 

By Prof. Wm. F. Waugh, M. I)., Philadelphia, Pa. 
Ijfc. Zmci sulpho-carbolatis, gr. %• 

Bismuthi subcarb., gr. j to ij. M. 
Sig. One powder every two hours. 

BARBER'S ITCH. 

39?. Acid tannic, grs. xlv. 
Lact. sulph., 5 jss. 
Zinc oxid., 
Amyl, aa 5 iv. 
Vasel., % j. M. 
Sig. To be used twice daily. 

In a month nothing remains of the eruption but a 
very slowly dissappearing erythema. 

VENEREAL WARTS. 

By Prof. Shoemaker, Philadelphia. 
For a corona of small warts just back of the glans 
penis, and traced to the irritative action of the vaginal 
secretions on a surface weakened by too nuich venery, 
use the following dusting powder, and insist on conti- 
nence for at least three months : 

J^fc. Hydrargyri chlor. mitis, 5 ss. 
Acidi tannici, gr. xx. 
Bismuthi subnitratis, 5 ss. M. 



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65 



Solubility of New Medicines. — The fol- 
lowing table of solubilities of some new medi- 
cines may be useful to some of our readers : 

Is soluble in 



One part of 

Antifebrine 

Antipyrin. , 


Water. 
200 
1 
slightly, 

5 

5,000 

10 

1 

80 

1 

...... 

10 

1 


Alcohol. 
10 
10 
slightly, 
10 
3 
...... 

150 

1 

5 
100 

"53 


Ether. 
10 
50 


Antithermin 

Cocaine hydrochlorate.. 

Iodol 

Paraldehyde 

Pvridine 


slightly. 

"' 1 


Quinoline tartrate 




Resorcin 

Salol 


....„ 


Thallin (sulphate) 

Thallin tartrate 




Urethane. « 





The Velocity of Nerve Impulses.— Ed- 
ward T. Reichert has collected the following 
(Journal of Mental and Nervous Diseases) 
resume* of the rates of transmission of nerve 
impulses obtained by different observers : 

( Fredericq and Van de Veide, 6 metres 
I per second. 



Lobster 



© 




f Marey, 


20 metres 


per 


second 1 


u 




Clawson, 


21 


44 


ii 


44 


p\ 


Frogs i 


Helmholz, 


27 


" 


ii 


« 


J- 




Lamansky, 


31 


" 


M 


<( 


s 




Berstein, 


32 


44 


U 


u 


O 




Beng, 


20 


(t 


44 


It 




Marey, 


30 


" 


44 


44 




Mammals ■ 


V. Wittich, 


30 


u 


II 


44 






Helmholz, 
^Chauveau, 
f Jaeger, 


34 

65 
26 


u 


II 


II 






Marey, 


30 












Shelske, 


40 


" 


K 


44 


Ser 


sory Nerves. -1 


Helmholz, 


50 


44 


44 


.( 




-Mammals. 


Richet, 

Kohlrausch, 

Bloch, 


50 

94 

132 


ii 


(1 
(1 
•1 


<l 
(( 
u 



THE TREATMENT OF BURNS. 

For superficial burns of the face, Dr. Christopher Heath 
recommends a mixture of collodion, one part, castor oil, 
two parts. He says it does not set firm like ordinary 
collodion, but it sets sufficiently to hold its place and to 
protect the skin from the air, which is the great point, 
and at the same time without any injurious or uncom- 
fortable pressure upon the part. 

Nitrate of silver (ten grains to the ounce) also makes 
a good application. It smarts a good deal at first. It 
acts by forming a little superficial eschar all over the 
burnt surface, and in that way protects it from the air. 
When vesication has been produced, the vesicles should 
be opened in a dependent portion, the serum let out, 
carefully preserving the cuticle, and then carbolic oil 
applied. Boracic ointment is another good dressing, 
and has the advantage ot being greasy and, to a slight 
extent, aseptic. 



66 Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 



SEMINAL EMISSIONS. 

Prof. J. K. Mitchell, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Ifr. Emplaatrum Cantharidi3, 4x4. 
Sig. Apply to sacrum. Give in tern ally. 

T$6. Stryehninse Sulph., gr. j. 
Acidi phosph., dil., Sij. M. 
Sig. 25 drops, in water, after each meal. 

TINEA TONSURANS. 

By Dr. Harrison, England. 
Use two sets of agents. First, a solvent, by the action 
of which the fungus is exposed in its h-iding places in 
the cuticle and hair follicles ; and, second, a parasiticide 
to come in contact with and destroy the fungus. 

For the first he recommends a solurion of liquor 
potassse, spts. wine, and iodide of potassum ; for the sec- 
ond, a solution of mercuric chloride in spirits of wine 
and wai er. 

After the application of the first solution the soften- 
ing action of the alkali allows the iodide to soak into 
the parts, afterward combining with the mercuric solu- 
tion, forming in the tissues about the fungus a very 
excellent parasiticide, the bin-iodide of potassium. 

Ointments are better, however, because of the fact 
tnat they are more readily applicable, and are longer 
retained in contact with affected parts, and accordingly 
employ: 

5fc. Caustic potash, gr. ix. 
Carbolic acid, gr. xxiv. 
Lanolin, 

C< coa nut oil, aa 5 ss. M. 
Sig. Rub well together and add some essential oil if 
desired. Apply night and morning. 

EPISTAXIS. 

By Br Geneuil, Paris. 
After washing the nostrils with fresh water, inject a 
syringe full of fresh lemon juice, (citric acid will not act 
as well). 

HEMOPTYSIS. 

By Dr. Chauvin, Prague, Austria. 
Tfr. Iodoform, gr. vi. 

Acidi Tannici, gr. vilj. 
M. ft. Pil. No. 6. 
Sig. One every 2 or 3 hours till relieved. (Chauvin 
regards this better then ergotin). 

FOR CHRONIC CERVICAL ENDOMETRITIS AND ATTENDING 
STERILITY. 

By E. S. McKee, M. D., Cincinnati. 
Tfc. Ferri perchloridi, 5 ss. 
Glycerini, S iss. M. 
Sig. Paint the cervical canal three times a week. 

DIARRH03A. 

By Walter J. Oree, M. D., Detroit, Mich. 
Jfr. Salol, gr. v. 

Bismuthi subnitratis, gr. x. 
M. for one powder for adult every two hours. 



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NON-POISONOUS SUBLIMATE SOLUTIONS. 

By the addition of an emetic to these solutions, as 
below indicated, they become, in case of accidental 
swallowing, non-poisonous. 

A. 

#. Aq. dest 1000.00 

Sod. chloridi 80.00 

Cadamii sulph 0.50 

Hydrarg. bichlor 0.50 

B. 

t*. Aq. dest 1000.00 

Sod. chloridi 100.00 

Cupri sulph 1.00 

Hydrarg. bichlor 0.50 

Ac. tartaric 5.00 

C. 

P. Aq.dest 1000.00 

i w od. chloridi 1.00 

Cupri sulph 2 00 

Hydrarg. bichlor 1.00 

To these formulae, coloring matter, such as eosin, may 
be added for the purpose of making visible distinction 
between them and other antiseptic solutions. 

The formula? A and B, are adapted to general toilette 
purposes ; for an effectual and pleasant mouth-wash, it 
is better to leave the acid out. 

Formula B, appears especially designed for domestic 
use. 

Formula C, is a simple preparation and inexpensive ; 
in fact, for the sake of economy, nothing is retained in 
it but the quantity of chloride of sodium necessary to 
insure stability, and copper sulphate to give color and 
emetic power. 

TABLE OP ANTACID EQUIVALENTS. 

By Sir Wm. Roberts, M. D., K R. 8. 
10 grs. sod. bicarb. — 12 grs. pot. bicarb. 
" " " =6 fi creta precipit. 
" " " =6 " carb. magnesia. 
" u " =3 " calcined magnesia. 
" " " =6 fluidounces lime water. 
" " " =2 fluid rachms liq. potas. 
" w " =1 bismuth lozenge, B. P. 
11 " " =* 2% Wyeth's soda-mint tab. 
" =5 vichy lozenges. 

CHRONIC RHEUMATISM. 

By Dr. Daniel R. Brower, 
9?. Lithiae citrat, 5 ij. 
Strychnia?, gr. j. 
Tinct. Strophanthi, f 5 iss. 
Aquse menth. pip., q. s. ad. f 5 iv. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful before each meal in water. 

9?. Aloes, gr. ij. 

Pulv. Ipecac, gr. j. 
Pulv. Rhei, 
Ferri sulph. exsiccat, 
Ext. Hyoscyami, aa gr. x. M. 
Div. in capsules No. X. 
Sig. One at bed-time. 



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HEMOPTYSIS. 

During eleven years we have employed the following 
preseription to the exclusion of all others, with absolute 
satisfaction. We saw it recommended by Dr. Bartlett, 
of New York, in the Buffalo Med. Journal for September, 
1878. 

9?. Tr. Digitalis, 5 iss. 
01. Terebinth., 5 iij. 
01. Menth. Pip., Ttp x. 
Ac. Sulph. Aromat , 5 iij. 
Alcoholis, q. s. ad., 3 ij. 
Sig. Dose, 40 to 60 drops well mixed with sugar, to 
which one or more tablespoonfuls of water may be 
added, every two, three or four hours, according to the 
urgency of the hemorrhage. 

ANODYNE. 

By F. G. Stephens, M. D., Sidney, Iowa. 
ty. Hydrate of chloral, 5 iv. 
Sulph. of Morph., 
Podophyli, aa grs. vi. 
Dil. alcohol, q. s. ad. 5 iij. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful when necessary. 

CHILBLAINS. 

By Dr. Robert McBride. 

T$6. Lin. belladonnae (Br. ph.), 5 2. 

Lin. aconiti (Br. ph.), 5 1. 

Acid, carbol., HJ} 6. 

Collodii flex., ad 3 1. M. 

Sig. To apply with a camel's hair pencil every night 

to the parts affected. 



Dr. G. E. Green has found the following application a 
useful one, even when the chilblains are broken. 
Jfc. Olei ricini, 

Olei terebinth, 
Collodii flex, aa 5 4. M. 
Sig. To be used twice or thrice daily. 



Dr. B. Nichols, speaks very highly of the following: 
]&. Spir. camphor, 5 2. 
Tr. opii, 5 2. 
Acid carbol., gr. 40. 
Alcohol, 5 4. 
Aqua, 5 4. 
If the skin is broken, this lotion may be diluted with 
water and applied on lint or with a soft rag. 

Another writer states that, if the chilblains are 
painted with equal parts of compound tincture of iodine 
and collodion, ihree or four times, considerable benefit 
will follow. He has never known this treatment to fail 
since he first tried it some ten years since. 

INCONTINENCE OF URINE. 

By H. K. Kerr, M. D., Hammond, N. Y. 
^. Fl. ext. ergot, 3 iss. 
Tr. belladonnse, 5 ij. 
Syr. Tolu, 3 ij. 
Aq., ad. 5 viij. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful after each meal and before retiring. 
For child 10 years of age. 



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LAXATIVE COUGH SYRUP. 

9?. Syr. scillae, 5 ss. 
Syr. senegas, 5 ss. 
Lq. ammonias acetatis, 5 ss. 
Elixir frangulaxinse, 5 ij. 
Elixir doverinae, 5 ss. M. 
SIg. Teaspoonful 4 or 5 times a day. 

• NUX VOMICA IN CARDIAC FAILURE. 

Dr. A. Bowie reports two cases of cardiac failure in 
which death seemed imminent, that were speedily 
relieved by small doses of the tincture of nux vomica 
e>ery half hour for four doses, theD every hour. He 
considers it the most valuable remedy that we have. — 
London Lancet. 

A CURE FOR DANDRUFF. 

Dr. A. J. Harrison, Bristol, England. 
9^. Caustic potash, 8 grains. 
Phenic acid, 24 grains. 
Lanolin, 

Cocoanut oil, aa 5 iv. M. 
Sig. This preparation should be rubbed into the scalp 
morning and evening. Complete cure is usually effected 
in one to three months. 

PNEUMONIA. 

By Dr. Theo. Clemens, Germany. 
During forty-two years' practice he has treated all 
cases of pneumonia, severe or mild, with chloroform 
inhalations, and has not had a single fatal case. To the 
chloroform he adds alcohol, saturates soms cotton 
twisted into a ball, covers it with some loose, dry cotton, 
and holds this to within an inch of the patient's mouth 
and nose. He thinks that the chloroform spirits are 
taken up by the blood, completely changing it in the 
lungs, and, by defibrinating, prevents its hepatization. 

LAXATIVE FEVER MIXTURE. 

Ijfc. Tr. aconiti rad., gtt. xx. 
Lq. ammonias acetatis, 5 ss. 
Sp. 83th. nitrosi, 3 ss. 
Elixir frangulaxinse, 5 j. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful oDce in 4 hours. 

COLORS AND HOW TO PRODUCE THEM. 

The following is a useful list of colors and the meth- 
ods for modifying them to different shades: Brown— 
made with red and black; bright brown — carmine, yellow 
and black; rose — lake and white; chestnut — white and 
brown ; purple — carmine and blue ; lead color — white and 
black; pearl — blue and lead color; pink — white and car- 
mine; chocolate — black and Venetian red; French white 
— purple and white ; green — blue and yellow; pea green 
— green and white; dark green — green and black; orange 
— red and yellow; straw color— white and yellow; flesU 
eofor— white, lake and vermilion; olive— red, blue, black 
and yellow; buff— yellow, white and red; vermilion— 
carmine and yellow; lavender— carmine, ultramarine 
and white; sky blue— white and ultramarine; umber — 
white, yellow, red and black; drab— umber white and 
Venetian red. Use white to produce light tints, and 
black to produce dark. 



70 



Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 



FOR PURULENT GONORRHOEA. 

By Dr. T. G. Stephens, Sidney, Iowa. 
51. Copaiba, 6 drams. 

Spts. etheris nit dulc, 4 drams. 
Liquor potassae, 1 dram. 
Tine, aurantii, 1 dram. 
Syrupi simplex, 4 drams. 
Spts. lavendulae Co., Sj. M. 
Teaspoonf ul, t. i. d. 



Sig. 



CHRONIC CYSTITIS. 

By Dr. V. Mosetig-Moorhof. 
^fc. Iodoiorm, 50 parts. 
Glycerine, 40 parts. 
Distilled water, 10 parts. 
Tragacanth gum, y± part. M. 
Sig. One tablespoonful to a pint of lukewarm w?ter, 
well stirred, for one injection. Injections made every 
third day. 

INFANTILE CONVULSIONS. 

Infantile convulsions, or spasms, may be arrested in 
one minute by the application of one or two dry cups 
on the back, from the seventh cervical to the first dorsal 
ve tebra. This secures a remission for other medica- 
tion. — DanitVs Texas Medical Journal. 

EMETIC FOR CHILDREN. 

By Dr. John Brown, England. 
Apomorphine is " the emetic par excellence for chil- 
dren when given hypodermically." He prepares his 
solution as follows: 

ty. Apornorphinae. mur. 1 gr. 
Sp. vini rect., TTR 20. 
Aquae, Tip 110. 
Each ten minims equals one-twelfth of a grain of the 
alkaloid. The dose for hypodermic injection varies from 
two to ten minims, according to age. 

QUINSY. 

By Prof. Sajous, Philadelphia, 
Seen in the first twenty-four hours : Take every three 
hours one drachm of ammoniated tincture of guaiac to 
a teaspoonful of milk ; gargle and swallow. After the 
third or fourth dose vhe swelling of the tonsils subsides 
and the patient is much relieved ; most likely he will 
have a diarrhoea ; this is the time to reduce the tincture 
to one-half drachm. When the case goes thirty-six 
hours without interference the treatment is different 
and difficult. Allow small pieces of ice in the mouth, 
while internally, twenty grains of bromide of potassium 
combined with fifteen drops of wine of ergot, or six 
drops of tincture of belladonna every three hours, 
although the latter frequently causes headache ; if the 
tonsil has a tendency to go to abscess do not let it rup- 
ture spontaneously; find tender spot with finger ; take 
a curved history and open, not cutting deeply; bind his- 
tory with cloth. 

ANOTHER 

^fc. Pulveris ipecacuanha?, gr. vj. 

Pulveris myrrhae, gr. xij. 

Potassii nitratis, dr. ss. 
Misce et divide in partes vj. 
Sig. One every fourth hour. (For elderly persons.) 



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FOR SYPHILIS. (SECOND STAGE.) 

JjpL Potassii iodidi, 5 ij. 

Hydrarg. chlo. cor., gr. ij. 
Elixir frangulaxinae, 5 iv. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful after meals. 

FOB A COMMON COLD. 

9?. Salicylic acid, 4 parts. 
Tannic acid, 6 parts. 
Bismuth subnitrate, 90 parts. 
Sig. To be used as a snuff. 

TANNIN IN THE TREATMENT OF BURN8. 

A correspondent of the Pharmaceutische Zeitung says 
that tannin cannot be too highly recommended as an 
application to burns, especially when very extensive 
the skin being entirely removed. A 5 per cent, solution 
is squeezed from a sponge over the denuded surface 
which is then dressed with some soft ointment, eithei 
with or without tannin. Pain immediately abates, and 
the healing process is wonderfully rapid. The solution 
must be freshly applied as often as the dressings are 
renewed. 

MERCURIAL CHOLOGOGUE. 

Jfr. Calomelis, gr. xvi. 

Elixir frangulaxinae, 5 ij. M. 
Sig. Shake well, and take a teaspoonful 3 or 4 times 
during the day. 

OB 

9^. Calomelis, gr. v. 

Pulv. frangulaxinae, 5 J. 
M. Div. in Chart No. 5. 
Sig. One 3 or 4 times a day. 

NEURALGIA. 

[ At a recent meeting of the Edinburg Medico-Chirurg- 
ical Society, Dr. George Leslie gave the details of thirty 
or forty cases of facial and other neuralgias, cephalalgia, 
odontalgia, etc., which had been cured, in most instances 
instantaneously, by insufflation of common powdered 
salt through the anterior nares. The salt was either 
"snuffed" or blown up the nostrils. He had been 
unsuccessful in only two cases. 

LAXATIVE. 

By Dr. Emmett, New York City. 
ffc. Fellis bovinus insp., grs. lxxx. 
Quin i a sulph., grs. xl. 
Ext. colocynth., grs. xx. 
Nucis voil, grs. x. 
Ext. taraxicum ad. q. s. to form 
pill mass. Div. pit. No. xl. 
Sig. One before meals. 

FOB TYMPANITES. 

The following formula is quoted in the Deutsche Med- 
icinische Wochtnschrift : 

#. Naphthol, 

Magnesium carbonate, ^aa 75 grains. 
Pulverized charcoal, J 
Oil of peppermint, 10 drops. M. 
Divide into 15 powders, of which one is to be given 
when required. 



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RINGWORM. 

By Prof. Shoemaker, Philadelphia. 
Two cases of ringworm oq the head and face were 
cured by an ointment : 

Jfr. Cupri oleati, 5 ss. 
Adipis benzoati, 5 j. 
Misce, fiat unguent, et signe : Use locally. 

NEURALGIA. 

By Dr. W. M. Hightower, Sheridan, Ark. 
9?. Tinct. hyoscyamus, 5 ij. 
Bromide ammonia. 5 j. 
Salicylate soda, 5 j. 
Water, q. s., 5 iv. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful every half hour until relief is ob- 
tained, or four doses are taken. 

DYSENTERY. 

By Dr. Chowd Rovry, India. 
Jfr. Hydrarg. chlo. cor., gr. 1-100, well 
diluted every four hours. 

CHOREA. 

By Dr. E. R. Waterhouse, St. Louis, Mo. 
Ifc. Gelsemium fl. ext., S ss. 
Sig. Two drops 3 or 4 times a day to a child of 10 
years. 

SYPHILITIC ALOPECIA. 

By Dr. G. Frank Lydston, Chicago, 111. 
#. Hydrarg. bichlor., grs. xvi. 
Tr. canthar,, 5 iv. 
Tr. capsici, 5 ij. 
Glycerin se, 5 ij. 
01. ricini, 5 j. 

Sp. colognlensis, q. s. ad., 5 viij. 
M. Ft. lotion. 
Sig. Rub in scalp night and morning. 

OR 

9?. Hydrarg. biniodidi, grs. ix. 
Ol. verbense, lip x. 
Vasleinse, S ij. M. 
Sig. Rub well into the scalp at bedtime. 

DEPILATORY. 

According to Pharm. Centralhalle, au effective depila- 
tory is made by mixing 2 parts of barium sulphide with 
1 part of starch and 1 part of oxide of zinc. The barium 
sulphide can be made fresh, as required, by mixing 
powdered barium snlphate with its own weight of 
charcoal, making into a stiff paste with linseed oil, and 
forming the mass into a roll like a sausage, which is to 
be placed in the fire until deflagration is complete. 
After cooling the mass is to be powdered, and mixed 
wiih the starch and oxide of zinc. The depilatory is to 
be made into a paste with water before use, spread on 
the skin, and allowed to remain for ten minutes. The 
success of depilatories greatly depends upon the fresh- 
ness of the sulphide employed. 

WARTS. 

By Dr. J. M. White, Pleasant Ridge, Ala. 
Jjc. Ung. pyrogallic, 20 per cent, Sj. 
Sig. Apply 2 or 3 times a day. 



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DYSMENORRHEA. 

Jfc. Bromide of ammonium, 5 ij, 
Bromide of potassium, 5 iv. 
Aromatic spirit of ammonia, f5 vj. 
Camphor- water, sufficient to 
make fS vj. M. 
Sig. Of this, from a dessertspoonful to a tablespoonful 
may be given every two or four hours. 

OR 

P?. Aromatic sp. of ammonia, ) - - ft . in- 
spirit of nitrous ether. | aai 3J- J*i. 
Sig. From a teaspoonful to a tablespoonful every two 
to four hours. 

OR 

fy. Chloral, 5 ij. 

Bromide of potassium, 5 iv. 
Camphor-water, f5 vj. M- 
Sig. One tablespoonful every two to four hours. 

OR 

If nerve prostration is marked : 

Ifc. Arsenious acid, gr. 1-40. 

Dried sulphate of iron, 1 *- _ . 
Extract of sumbul, J aa gr * * 

Asafcetida, gr. ij. M. 
Sig. One pill after each meal, increasing to two pills 
after each meal. 

MENTHOL IN PRURITIC AFFECTIONS. 

By Dr. Saalfield. 
Tfr. Menifcol, gr. 22-37. 

Spirit vin. rect., 5 j %, 

OR 

J*. Menthol, gr. 37. 

01. olivarum, (5 ij-5 iij.) 
LanoliD ,%}%• 
He has had excellent results in urticaria and various 
forms of pruritus. 

PERSPIRING FEET. 

A weak chromic acid solution seemed to yield the 
best results and was adopted for the German army. 

A simple and perfectly harmless preparation is the 
following : 

#. Talc, 10 parts. 
Alum, 2 parts. 
Mix, and dust freely and frequently on the feet. 
This preparation has proved most efficacious and is 
largely used in the Swiss army. 

PIGMENTATION OF PREGNANCY. 

By Dr. Monier. 

Bfc. Cacao butter, ) s - 01/ /v „_ nA _ 
^ Castor oil, )aa 2^ ounces. 
Zinc oxide, 45 grains. 
Oil of rose, sufficient quantity. M. 
Sig. To be applied morning and evening. 

FOR BURNS AND SCALDS. 

By Prof. Bartholow. 
T$6. Acidi salicylici, dr. j. 

Olei olivse, fl. oz. viij. M. 
Sig. Apply to burn, covering with linen or lint. 



74 Oveb 1,000 Prescriptions. 

H. M. C. asks the price of the rare metals. 

We give quotations, which of course are subject 
to fluctuations. 

Aluminum— (Metallic), per lb $2 to $2.50 

Sheet, per lb 2.50 

Arsenic — (Metallic), per lb .40 

Barium — (Metallic), per gram 4.00 

Bismuth— (Metallic), per lb 2.75 

Cadmium — (Metallic), per lb 1.00 

Calcium — (Metallic), per gram... — — 10.00 

Cerium — (Metallic), per gram 7.50 

Chromium — (Metallic), per gram — — 1.00 

Cobalt— (Metallic), per lb 6.00 

Didymium — (Metallic), per gram 9.00 

Erbium — (Metallic), per gram 7.50 

Gallium — (Metallic), per gram 140.00 

Glucinum — (Metallic), per gram 12.00 

Indium — (Metallic), per gram 9.00 

Iridium — (Metallic), per oz 7.00 

Lanthanum — (Metallic), per gram 10.00 

Lithium — (Metallic), per gram 10.00 

Magnesium — per lb — 4.50 

Manganese — (Metallic), per lb — 1.10 

Chem. pure, per oz 10.00 

Molybdenum — (Metallic), per gram .50 

Niobium — (Metallic), per gram 5.00 

Osmium — (Metallic), per oz 65.00 

Palladium — (Metallic), per oz 35.00 

Platinum — (Metallic), per oz 9.00 

Potassium— (Metallic), per lb 28.00 

Khodium — Metallic), per gram 5.00 

Khuthenium — (Metallic), per gram 5.50 

Kubidium — (Metallic), per gram 20.00 

Selenium — (Metallic), per oz 1.80 

Sodium— (Metallic), per lb . 2.50 

Strontium — (Metallic), per grain .60 

Tantallum — (Metallic), per gram 9.00 

Tellurium — (Metallic), per gram 1.00 

Thallium — (Metallic), per gram .25 

Titanium — (Metallic), per gram 2.25 

Thorium — (Metallic), per gram 17.00 

Tungsten — (Metallic), per oz 2.25 

Uranium — (Metallic), per gram 2.00 

Vanadium — (Metallic), per gram - 22.00 

Yttrium — (Metallic), per gram 9.00 

Zirconium — (Metallic), per oz 65.00 



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STAMMERING. 

By Editor Kansas City Medical Journal. 
It is a well-known fact that stutterers, when speaking 
in a whispering voice, show no impediment of speech. 
A new method of treatment has been advocated by Dr. 
Coen and is as follows : In the first ten days speaking 
is prohibited. This will allow rest to the voice, and 
constitutes the preliminary state of treatment. During 
the next ten days speaking is permissible in the whis- 
pering voice, and in the course of the next fifteen days 
the ordinary conversational one may be gradually 
employed. 

HELIOTROPE PERFUME. 

Mr. E. Campe proposes the following formula in the 
Chemiker and Drogist for a perfume for retail sale : 
Oil of bergamot, V/% oz. 
Vanillin, 8 grs. 
Tincture of benzoin, 2 drms. 
Rectified spirit, 60 oz. Solve. 

NIGHT SWEATS. 

Jfr. Atropia sulph., gr. 1-120 cautiously to 
1-60, at night. 

OR 

9*. Pilocarpine, gr. 1-20, one hour before 
the usual time. 

GARGLE FOR SUBACUTE PHARYNGITIS. 

By Br. F. W. Mittendorff. 
Ijfc. Ferri et ammonii sulph. (U. S. P), 
Potassii choratis, aa dr. 1. 
Aquae, fl. oz. 16. Dissolve. 
Sig. Use as a gargle, morning and evening. 

FOR BILIOUSNESS, 

By Pendelton lutt. 
ffr. Pulveris ipecacuanhas, gr. iij. 
Massae hydrargyri, gr. viij. 
Extract colocynthidis comp., gr. xvj. 
Misce et divide in pilulae No. viii. 
Sig. Take one pill night and morning. 

EARACHE. 

Take five parts of camphorated chloral, thirty parts 
of glycerine, and ten parts of the oil of sweet almonds. 
A piece of cotton is saturated and introduced well into 
the ear ; and it is also rubbed behind the ear. The pain 
is relieved as if by magic, and, if there is inflammation, 
it often subsides quickly. 

ORCHITIS — CYSTITIS. 

Kansas Medical Journal. 
One of the best local applications for swelled testicle 
is a poultice composed of one part of tobacco to four of 
linseed meal. The meal furnishes heat and moisture, 
while the tobacco usually relieves the pain in a short 
time. This same poultice is very soothing when applied 
over the pubes in cystitis. 

INK AND RUST STAINS 

are removed easily by a solution containing ten parts 
each of tartaric acid, alum, and distilled water. The 
solution has the trade name of " encrivoir." 



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A REMEDY FOR NEURALGIA WITHOUT MORPHINE. 

Journal of American Medical Association. 
Jfr. Antipyrin, 5 iij. 



Ex. cannabis Ind., U* — v88 
Ex. aconite, ^aagr.yss. 



Caffein, 5 ss. 
Hyoscine hydrobrom, gr. >£. 
Divide in thirty capsules. 

DROPSY. 

By T. G. Stephens, M. D., Sidney, Io. 
For water logged cases of dropsy with feebleness and 
irregularity of the heart's action : 

9?. Potassii acetas, 6-63^ drams. 
Tincture of digitalis, 2 drams. 
Aqua pura q. s. ad. 3 oz. 
§ Sig. Teaspoonful from 3 to 4 times in twenty-four 
hours well diluted with sweetened water. 

COLORLESS IODINE OINTMENT. 

Iodine, 20 grains. 
Potass, iod., 4 grains, 
Aquse, 6 minims. 
Adeps, 1 oz. 
Sodii sulphis, 40 grains. 
Rub the chemicals with the water till colorless, then 
add the lard. 

SUBSTITUTE FOR IODOFORM. 

By Dr. Benjamin, Philadelphia, Pa, 
^fc. Zinci oxidi, S ij. 

Hydrarg. chlor. corros., gr. j. M. 
Subject the oxide of zinc to a temperature of 200° F. 
for a few hours before mixing, then mix when cool and 
place in an air-tight box until ready to use it. This is 
thoroughly antiseptic and does not possess the disa- 
greeable odor of iodoform. 

ACUTE COLDS. 

By Chas. E. Stowell, M. D., Washington, D. C. 

9?. Cocaini hydrochloride gr. ivss. 
Antipyrin, gr. xviij. 
Sodium bicarbonate, gr. y. 
Water, 5 j. M. 
Sig. Nasal spray. 

9« Cocain. hydrochloridi, gr. ix. 
Aquae, 5 ss. 
Ft. solutio et adde 
Olei petrolei, 5 j. 
01 ei eucalypti, gtt. yj. 
Olei gaultheriae, gtt. vj. M. 
Sig. Shake thoroughly before using. 

Jfc. Sodii bicarb., gr. ij. 

Magnesise carb. (levis), gr. iij. 
Menthol., gr. j. 
Cocain. hydrochloridi, gr. iv. 
Sacch. lactis, 5 jss. M. 
Sig. Use as snuff. 

9. Cocaini hydrochloridi, gr. ix. 
Anhydrated lard, ) - - * M 
Vaseline, j aa 3 ss. M. 

Sig. Ointment for the nose. 



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COUGH MIXTURES. 

By Dr. E G, Janeway. 
J&. Syr. tolutani, 

Syr. pruni Virginian®, 
Tinct. hyoscyami, 
Spir. setheris comp., 
Aqua3, aa part sequales. Mix. 
Dose. A teasponful. 

FOR BRONCHITIS. 

By B. F. Schneck. 
Ifr. Tincture verati viridis, TTfl xv. 
Syrupi ipecacuanha?, 
Spirit us setheris niirosi, aa fl. oz. ss. M. 
Sig. Fifteen drops every three hours. (For a child 
one or two years old). 

GONORRHOEA. 

By Dr. J. W. White, Phila. 
Dr. J. W. White recommends the use of the following 
mixture, in capsules,, for treatment of acute urethritis. 
In about two-thirds of his cases the discharge ceased 
within a week. In the majority it was necessary also 
to use an injection, and for this he recommends 2 to 10 
grains of suJpho-carbolate of zinc in a 10 to lo-per-cent. 
solution of peroxide of hydrogen. 
P. Salol, %% grains. 

Oleoresin of cubebs, 5 grains. 
Balsam of copaiba (Para), 10 grains. 
Pepsin, 1 grain. 

TREATMENT OF FISSURED NIPPLE. 

By Dr. Floy, France. 

(a) Preventive Treatment: 

1. Extreme cleanliness— after each nursing we should 
carefully wash the parts. 

2. Apply a three per cent, lotion of boric acid. 

3. If the areola is sensi;ive, use the following pomade 

Jji. Carbonate of zinc, gr. lxxv. 
Glycerine, 5j. 
Vaseline, 5vj, gr. xv. 

OR, ALSO, THE FOLLOWING : 

Jfc. Tannin, 5j, gr. xlv. 
Glycerine, Sxijss. 
Rose water, 5v. 

(b) Curative Treatment: 

1. Cauterization of the fissure with nitrate of silver 
stick. 

2. Immediately afterwards use the following : 

^. Collodium, 5v. 

E her, gtt. xlv. 

Hydrochlorate of cocaine, gr. 3-10. 
or: 
9?. Salol, gr. xxx. 

Ether, gtt. lx. 

Hydrochlorate of cocaine, gr. ij ^. 

Collodium, 5vj, gr. xv. 

TAPE WORM. 

The metJiod advised is : chloroform, S j, simple syrup, 
5 j ; shake well and give one-third at 7 a. m., a similar 
dose at 9 and 11 a. m. and at noon an ounce of castor oil. 



78 Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 

HEMORRHOIDS WITH CONSTIPATION. 

By Prof. John Aulde, Phila., Pa. 
Ifi. Tr. rhois tox., gtt. xij. 

Cascara cordial, f 5 iij. M. 
Sig. Take a small teaspoonful three times daily. 

In case the fluid extract is preferred, the following 
formula will be found available: 

9?. Fl. Ext. cascarae sagradse, 5 iij— iv. 
Tr. rhois tox., gtt. xij. 
Glycerini, 1 S5 f bt n 
Syr. Tolut.,/ aal31 J- 
Aquae, q. s. ad f 5 iij. M. 
Sig. Take a teaspoonful three times daily. 

CHRONIC ECZEMA. 

By Prof. Shoemaker, Phila., Pa. 
Here is a new case that has come in for treatment, 
and is a case of chronic eczema of the limbs due to vari- 
cose veins. We will give him : 

Jfc. Ext. hamamelis fluid, 5 iss. 
Glycerin, 3 j. M. 
Sig. Take a teaspoonful three times a day in water. 

The leg is infiltrated, covered with crusts and scales, 
and itches and burns him. Let him have externally: 
9?. Beta naphthol, gr. y. 
Camphor, gr. v. 
Hydrarg. chlor. mitis, gr. x. 
Ung. zinci benz., 5 j. 
Misce.— Fiat unguentum et signe. Apply locally. 

ANTISEPTIC TREATMENT OP TONSILLITIS. 

9*. Borate or benzoate of soda, 5 ijss. 
Hot water, B vij. 
Dissolve and add : 

Tincture of myrrh, gr. lxxy. 
Blackberry syrup, 5 j. M. 
Ft. gargle. 

Or the following: 

Jfc. Resorcin, gr. xv. 

Distilled water, f 5 vij. 
Blackberry syrup, f 5 j. M. 
Ft. gargle. 

Then brush over the tonsils, several times a-day,with 
the following: 

J$i. Glycerine, 5 v. 
Camphor, gr. xv. 
Carbolic acid, gr. xv. M. 
Sig. Use as above, with camel's hair brush. 

PSORIASIS. 

By Prof. Shoemaker, Phila., Pa. 
9?. Sulphur sublim., gr. x. 
Sig. Take three times daily. 

Externally he directed the man to use an ointment: 
Jfc . Beta naphthol, 5 ss. 

Camphorae, gr. xv. 

Ung. aquae rosae, Xgs** 

Ung. zinci benz., J ° J * 
Misce. — Fiat unguentum et signe. Use locally. 



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NITROGLYCERIN IN EMERGENCIES. 

By Dr. Joseph Burroughs, N. Y. 

Dr. Joseph Burroughs, Ontario County, N. Y., recom- 
mends it as a substitute for alcohol, and also for nitrate 
of amyl in the resuscitation of persons overcome with 
chloroform or ether. The dose is one drop of a 1 per 
cent, solution. This may be taken in water into the 
stomach. If there is great haste, or if the patient can 
not swallow, one drop can be placed within the lower 
lip or upon the tongue. 

The physiological effect consists in strengthening 
and regulating the pulse. In order to obtain this result, 
it may be necessary to repeat the one drop dose three 
or four times. After too large a dose the face becomes 
flushed, a severe headache is experienced, accompanied 
by a feeling of fullness, singing in the ears, flashes be- 
fore the eyes, etc. 

In the event of poisonous manifestations, the agoniz- 
ing headache may be relieved by compression of the 
carotids. The antidotes are : strychnin, ergot and bel- 
ladonna. 

LYMPHADENOMA. 

By Dr. E. S. McKee, Cincinnati. 

The Doctor has found a cure for a very stuborn case 

in the hypodermic injections of 12 to 15 drops, once 

daily, of the liquor sodii arsenitis. It is less irritating 

than the Fowler's solution and can be given in larger 



ALBUMINURIA. 

By Prof. Waugh, Philadelphia. 

Ip. Potass, acetatis, 5 j. 
Chloroformi, 5 ss. 
Acid, benzoic, 5 ss. 
Aquae, q. s. ad 5 viij. M. 
Sig. f 5 ss every four hours. 

When the prescription given above fails to give any 
tangible benefit, I then substitute the following: 
Jfr- Potass, acetatis, 5 ij. 
Acid, benzoic, gr. xx. 
Sacch. lactis, 5 iv. 
Aquae, q. s. ad 5 iij. M, 
Sig. f 5 j every two hours. 

ANEMIA WITH AMENORRHEA. 

By .7. Milner Fothergill. 
Jjfc. Acidi arseniosi, gr. j. 

Ferri sulphat. exsiccat., 5 ss, 

Pulv. pip. nigr., 5 j. 

Pil. aloes et myrrhae, 5 j. 
M.— Et div. in pil. No. xl. 
Sig. One twice a day after meals. 

IN SYPHILITIC ORAL, LINGUAL AND PHARYNGEAL 
LESIONS. 

By Dr. G. Frank Lydston, Chicago, Ills. 
Jfr. Ac. carbol., gr. x. 
Iodinii resnb., gr. v. 
Menthol, gr. x. 
Ol. eucalypti, 5 ij. 
Glycerite tann., 5 ij. 
Boro-glyceride, q. s. ad., S j. M. 
Sig. Apply with a brush. 



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CHILBLAINS. 

Prof. Morrow is credited with this apparently excel- 
lent formula for chilblains : 

Jfc. Acidi carbolici, 5 j. 
Tincturae iodini, f 5 ij. 
Acidi tannici, 5 j. 
Cerat. simplicis, 5 iv. 
Misce bene ut ft. ungt. 
Sig. Apply two or three times a day. 

Maximum Doses op Neweb Remedies.— Dr. B. 
Fischer ( Western Druggist) has compiled a table of the 
maximum doses of the following that can be safely 
administered at one dose and during twenty-four hours 
respectively : 

(To be given with the utmost caution.) 

Single dose. In 24 hours. 

Erythrophlcein hydrochlorate... 0.10 0.03 

Mercury carbolate 0.03 0.1 

Mercury formamidate 0.03 0.1 

Mercury peptonate 0.03 0.1 

Mercury salicylate 0.03 0.1 

Hyoscin hydrobromate 0.001 003 

Hyoscyamin sulphate 001 0.003 

Nitroglycerin 0.001 0.005 

Strophanthin, and its salts 0.0005 0.003 

(To be given with caution.) 

Single dose. In 24 hours. 

Acid hyperosmic 0.015 0.05 

Agaricin 0.015 0.05 

Amylene hydrate 4.0 8.0 

Acetanilid (antifebrin) .. 1.0 3.0 

Cannabin tannate 1.0 2.0 

Cannabinon 0.1 0.3 

Cocaine hydrochlorate 0.1 0.3 

Guaicol 0.1 0.5 

Hashish ...... 0.1 0.3 

Hydroquinon 0.8 1.5 

Hypnon , 0.5 1.5 

lodol 0.2 1.0 

Potassium osmate 0.015 0.05 

Kairin 1.0 4.0 

Methylal _ 4.0 8.0 

Resorcin 3.0 10.00 

Sparteine sulphate 0.03 0.1 

Sulphonal 4.0 8.0 

Thallin sulphate 0.5 1.5 

Thallin tartrate 0.5 1.5 

Strophanthus, tincture of 1.5 (10 min.) 5.0 

The doses given are in grams and fractions, a gram 
being a little more than fifteen grains. 

PRESCRIPTION FOR PSORIASIS. 

By Mr. Jonathan Hutchinson. 
The favorite prescription of Mr. Jonathan Hutchin- 
son for psoriasis is: 

Jfc. Acid, chrysophanic, gr. x. 
Liq. carbonis deterg., Tip x. 
Hydr. amm. chlorid., gr. x. 
Adip. benzoat., 5 j. 
Misce, fiat unguent. 

At night the patient should wash the diseased sur- 
faces free from all scales ; then, standing before a fire, 
rub on the ointment, devoting, if possible, half an hour 
to the operation. 



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DETECTION OF ANTIPYRETICS IN THE URINE. 

O. Schweissinger (Pharm. Cent.) proposes the following 
color reactions: 



Phenic acid.... 
Salicylic acid... 

Resorcin 

Kairin- 

Antipyrin .. 
Thalin 



After the addition of 
one drop of the per- 
chloride of iron. 



Blue 

Violet blue 

Blue 

Dull, dirty brown... 

Reddish brown 

Green 



After the addition of 
one drop of concen- 
trated sulphuric acid 



Light yellow. 
Colorless. 
Yellowish brown. 
Reddish brown. 
Colorless. 
Green. 



These reactions are produced especially when, after 
agitating the urine with ether, the latter is evaporated 
and the residue treated with per chlorate of iron or con- 
centrated sulphuric acid. 

THE "CUTTER" TREATMENT FOR BRIGHT^ DISEASE 
CANCER, CONSUMPTION, NEURASTHENIA. 

Never prescribe Raw Beef. — Preparation of broiled 
chopped beef. Take beef from middle or top of round 
of well-fed cattle who were not overdriven just before 
death. In the handling of these chronic cases too much 
care may not be observed in the selection of beef; life 
often hangs on the smallest detail. 

Cut beef into cubes one inch by one inch by two or 
three inches. Free from fat and connective tissue by 
running it through the Enterprise chopper three times, 
ea<h time cleaning the fibrous tissue from the plate at 
distal end of machine ; or, use American chopper which 
is noisy, but is the best. Touch with the hands the 
muscle pulp as little as possible, as the human animal 
heat changes the character of the meat. Mould into 
cakes one inch thick and as many inches wide as needed. 
Broil over bed of live coals, charcoal is the best ; oil or 
gas can be used. The beef when done by a conscien- 
tious and humble individual; humble, because most 
cooks think they know everything about cooking, when 
comm- nly they know nothing ; and the one who has 
the work "of getting ready this beef and cooking it has a 
position whose influence for good or bad cannot be over- 
estimated. Serve on hot water plate and season with 
pepper, salt, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and in 
some cases butter. 

Drinks. — Drink one pint of spring or distilled water 
that has been raised to the boiling point, one hour be- 
fore each meal and on retiring. Cool the water to a 
comfortable temperature and drink slowly. Rest till 
meal time : also after meals. The amount of water may 
be increased or diminished as the urinometer indicates. 
The urine must be at 1015 to 1020 specific gravity, free 
from odor, phosphates, bile or deposit. Drink clear tea 
or coffee at meals. 

Baths. — Take ammonia sponge bath, one drachm to a 
pint of water, night or morning ; or nitric acid baths, 
same proportion; or aromatic sulphuric acid baths, 
same proportion. Quinine and salicin may be given in 
bath per skin. The acid baths, and especially with alka- 
loids, are indicated in sweats. 

Exercise.— Passive, by massage, so as to confer force 
also passive by riding in carriage ; also by riding on a 
walking horse. Do not wear people out with too much 



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walking. Sick ones need their nerve forces for some 
thing else. 

Drugs.— The rule maybe laid down, that the fewer drugs 
given the stomach the better. Yet cases come where there 
has to be the most careful exhibition of medicine. And 
at times these same ca-es will after taking a great deal 
of medicine improve almost immediately on stopping 
all drugs per stomach. The integrity of the stomach 
must be kept at all hazards. Treating these cases one 
learns how to wait. 

Tonics. — Salicin, strychnia, pyro- phosphate of iron, 
cinchona, mixtures of the mild vegetable fluid extracts. 
English iodide of potash in small doses in asthmatic 
and rheumatic complications and in syphilis Binio- 
dide of mercury 1-10 gr., an admirable cholagogue; ex- 
siccated sulphate of soda for constipation; boneset, etc., 
etc. Each case is a law unto itself. 

In consumption, tumors and cancer, the closer pa- 
tients adhere to a rigid diet of the chopped broiled beef, 
the better they will do Sometimes the stomach rebels ; 
this it does when the beef is not right, despite the pro- 
testations of the butcher to the contrary; on finally 
pressing the point you will disclose that the beef has been 
kept too long. 

Again, the stomach needs firm discipline; there is a 
hysterical element in some cases; (the word hysteria 
has been poorly used) which must not be catered to, 
but at times roughly handled. 

When the urine becomes normal, the blood in good 
order, the physician may bring in gradually some vege 
table food, as toasted bread, boded rice. It has been 
said that were too rigid, but, gentlemen, each case is a 
law unto itself, and you must feed accordingly. 

Bright's disease will respond better when patients are 
on rigid diet. The same rule applies to neurasthenia. 
At these times it is well to give first-class whiskey or 
brandy to some cases. No wines, porter, ale or beer. 
Use also beef extract ; the whites of eggs slightly poached. 

CARDIAC HYPERTROPHY. 

By Prof. DaCosta, Phila., Pa., 
Prof. DaCosta directs the diet to consist of milk, fish, 
vegetables. No coffee or tobacco. And 
J&. Tinct. aconiti, gtt. j. 

Tinct. verat. viridis, gtt. iij. 
Syrup zingiberis, gtt. vij. M. 
Sig. This dose t. d. 

CHAPPED LIPS. 

A prominent authority highly praises this mixture 
for chapped lips : 

fy. Tincturse benzoini comp., f 5 ij. 
Glycerini, f 5 vj. M. 
Sig. Apply three or four times a day with a camel's 
hair pencil. 

INFANTILE CONVULSIONS. 

By Dr. A. Jacobi, New York City. 
Dr. Jacobi first orders a purgative dose of calomel and 
then follows in a few hours by: 

#. Chloral hydrat., gr. iv. 
Potas. bromid., gr. viij. 

$£&}«'** M - 

Sig. One dose for a child two years old. 



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VOMITING OP PREGNANCY. 

By Prof. Goodell, Philadelphia. 
^fc. Cerii oxalat., gr. j. 
Ipecacuanha, gr. j. 
Creasoti, gtt. ij. M. 
Sig. This is to be taken every hour until nausea is 
controlled. 

TONSILLITIS. 

By Prof. John Aulde, Phila., Pa. 
#. Sodii salicylat. f 5 iij. 

Fl. Ext. cascarae sagradae, > g - ft u 
Glycerin!, J-SafSij. 

Aqua? aurant. flor., q. 8. ad f 5 iij. M. 
8ig. Take a teaspoonful every three or four hours. 

EPILEPSY. 

By Charles F. Folsom, Boston. 

The borate of soda in the treatment of epilepsy was 
first proposed by Charles F. Folsom, of Boston, in 1881. 
Gowers reported four cases treated with the remedy, 
three of which where entirely cured. 

Lately, Fl Siglo Medico reports, Senor Dijond has tried 
the remedy in 25 old cases in which the bromides had 
been employed without any real benefit. The duration 
of the treatment with the borate of soda was from four 
to seven months, the doses of the remedy varied from 
one to six grammes a day. 

One case was completely cured, and all the others, 
except six, were much improved. 

The experiments heretofore made prove that the 
remedy can diminish the frequency of the epileptic 
seizures in a very large number of cases which are not 
influenced favorably by the bromides. 

The borate of soda may be given in doses of six 
grammes daily, without any risk to the patient, but it 
is necessary to begin with one or two grammes a day 
and gradually increase the dose. 

The following formula is recommended : 

^i. Sodse borat. pulv., 1 to 6 grammes. 
Syr. aurant. cort., " 30 " 
Aquae destillat., 1 to 100 " M. 

Sig. To be taken in two doses, one in the morning 
and one in the evening. 

For doses larger than four grammes, one gramme of 
glycerine should be added for each gramme of borate in 
excess of four. 

For the prolonged use of the remedy, Senor Dijond 
recommends the following : 

]jfc. Sodae borat. pulv., grammes 10. 
Glycerini purae M " 4. 

Syr. aurant. cort., 4< 94. M. 

Sig. To be taken in spoonful doses. An ordinary 
spoonful contains two grammes of the borate of soda. 

ALBUMINURIA OP PREGNANCY. 

By Prof. Chas. M. Wilson, Phila., Pa. 
A favorite prescription at the Lying-in-Charity Hos- 
pital, Philadelphia, for albuminuria of pregnancy is : 
9?. Acid benzoic, gr. v. 

Potassi bicarb , gr. xxv. 
Spirit, chloroform, Tip v. 
Syrup. simpliciSj f 5 ss. 
Aquae destil., q. s. ad. f 5 ss. M. 
Sig. Every two hours. 



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DYSENTERY, ESPECIALLY OBSTINATE CASKS. 

By N. M. Geer, M. D., Toronto, Ohio. 
J£fc. Pulv. opii, gr. xx. 

Pulv. resinae, gr. xxx. 
Pulv. acaciae, gr. xx. 
Aquae, q. s. M. 
Ft. pil. "No. xxv. 
Sig. Take one pill every four hours till relieved. 

GONORRHOEA. 

By Prof. MacConnell, Phila., Pa. 
\fr. Salol, 5j. 

Oleores, cubebae, 5 j. 
Copaibae, 5 j. 
Aluniinis, 5 iv. 
Pepsinae sacch., 5ss. 
01. gaultheriae, gtt. x. 
M. Ft. capsul No. xx. 
Sis:. Two every three hours. 

This treatment prevents the occurrence oi gonorrheal 
rheumatism. The salol is slightly decomposed by the 
gastric juice, but is actively decomposed by the intestinal 
juices into salicylic and carbolic acids, thus acting as an 
antiseptic in the urinary tract through which it is elim- 
inated. It is the latest and best internal treatment tor 
gonorrhoea. 

ACUTE BRONCHITIS IN CHILDREN. 

By Prof. Hare, Philadelphia, Pa. 
]jfc. Tr. aconiti, gtt. xij. 
Syr. ipecac, fSss j. 

Liq. potassii citratis, q. s. ad f3 iij. M. 
Sig. One teaspoonful every three hours. 

For the later stages: 

ffr. Ammonii chloridi, 5j. 

Ext. glycyrrhizae fl., f3 iv. 

Aquae dest., q. s. ad il iij. M. 
Sig. One teaspoon! ul three times a day. 

CHRYSAROBIN PILE CURE. 

By Drs. Unna and Kosobudski, Ger. 
Chrysarobin has been employed quite successfully in 
the treatment of piles, Dr. Unna being the first to "rec- 
ommend its use. For external tumors a salve is 
employed, while if internal, it is made into supposito- 
ries. Dr. Kosobudski, who claims that the most painful 
cases of internal piles will be relieved by his supposito- 
ries in three or four days, and a sure cure effected in as 
many months, publishes the following two formulas: 
^fc. Chrysarobin, gr. 12. 
Iodoform, gr. 5. 
Ext. belladonna, gr. 10. 
Petrolatum, oz. 3. 
Make a salve. 

SUPPOSITORIES OF CHRYSAROBIN. 

^t. Chrysarobin, gr. 12. 
Iodoform, gr. 3. 
Ext. belladonna, gr. 1%. 
Cacao butter, gr. 150. 
Glycerin, a few drops. 
Make into 12 suppositories, one to be used night and 
morning. — West. Drug. 



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ANTI-PAT DIET TABLE. 



Patients may not take 

Fats in any form, 

Thick soups, 

Sauces and spices, 

Hominy, 

Oat meal, 

Sweet and Irish potatoes, 

Rice, 

Beets, 

Carrots, 

Parsnips, 

Starches, 

Pies, puddings and cakes, 

Much water. 



Patients may take 

Soups, 

Beef, mutton and chicken 
broths, 

Fish— all kinds except cat 
and salmon, 

Lean beef, lean mutton, 
chicken, 

Game, 

Lean ham and dried beef. 

Eggs (one at each meal), 

Veal, 

Buttermilk, 

Vegetables— Asparagus, cau- 
liflower, onions, spinach, 
celery, cabbage (cooked in 
water with lean meat), to- 
matoes, radishes, lettuce 
and greens, 

Bread — White, graham or 
corn (sparingly), gluten 
biscuits (not more than 
4 ounces per diem), 

Fruit s — Gr rapes, oran ges, 
cherries, berries, peaches, 
sour apples and lemons, 

Drinks— Water, tea or coffee 
(without sugar or cream) 
in moderation. 



rMPOTENCY. 

5fc. Ext. cannabis Indicae, gr. v. 
Ext. nucis vomica?, gr. v. 
Ext. damianae, gr. xx. 
M. et ft. pil. No. xx. 
Big. One pill after meals and at bed-hour. 

DIABRHCEA. 

Dispensary Prescription. 

Tfr, Salol, 5 ij. 

Bismuthi subnitratis, 5 iv. 
Mist, cretae, q. s. ad fS iij. M. 
Big. One teaspoonful every two hours. 

LOCAL ANESTHETIC. 

Jfc. Chloroformi, 5 x. 

Etheris, 5 xv. 

Mentholis, 3 j. M. 
After one minute's application of this compound spray, 
complete anaesthesia of the skin and neighboring tis- 
sues is produced and will persist from two to six min- 
utes. This suffices for some minor operations, such as 
opening an abscess of the cervical glands, incising a 
deep-seated whitlow, or excising an epithelioma of the 
nose, etc 

PIGMENT SPOTS OP PREGNANCY. 

#. Zinc oxide, 1 drachm. 

White precipitate, V/ 2 grains. 
Castor oil, 2 drachms. 
Essence of rose, 10 drops. 
Cacao butter, 2 drachms. M. 
Big, Apply morning and evening. 



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CREOSOTE (BEECHWOOD) IN PHTHISIS. 

Bouchard and Gimbert suggest six or seven drops as 
the average daily dose, to be increased if easily tolerated. 
Their favorite formula is : 

p. Creosote, Tlfl xxxj. 

Tincture of gentian, Hpixxij. 
Alcohol, 5 x. 

Tokay or Malaga wine, 3 v. 
Dose. From 5 j to Sss. 

Dr. Beverly Bobmson in 1886 adopted antiseptic inhal- 
ations, in the treatment of phthisis, recommending the 
inhaler now known by his name, and three solutions 
well adapted for use in it. Their composition is : 

1. Recommended by Brunton, modified by Robinson : 

Jfc. Iodoform, gr. xxiv. 
Creosote, ttj} iv. 
Oil of eucalyptus, TTp viij. 
Chloroform, Tip xlviij. 

Ether 01 } aaq.s.,adfl§ss. M. 

2. Formula of Dr. Coghill: 

R. Tr. iodi etherealis ) - - ». ., 
Acidcarbolici j" a a3ij. 
Creosote, 5 j. 
Spts. vin. rect., ad. B j. M. 

3. Dr. Robinson's own prescription: 

J£fc. Creosote, 5 j. 

Alcohol, ad. 5 ss. 
The inhaler was worn at first for 1? or 20 minutes 
every three hours, and from 10 to 20 drops of the mix- 
ture were placed upon the sponge at least three times in 
twenty-four hours. 

For internal administration Dr. Robinson employed 
the following formula, which is adapted from Jaccoud: 
#. Creosoti, lip vj. 
Glycerini, Sj. 
Spts. frumenti, § ij. M. 
The dose generally was one teaspoon ful every three 
hours, diluted with two parts of water to prevent irri- 
tation of the throat and stomach. Dr. Robinson con- 
tends that Creosote should be begun in moderate doses, 
continued a long time, and increased gradually. His 
average daily dose was from three to six minims, and 
this quantity he administered for many months. 



Dr. Austin Flint uses three or four drops thrice daily, 
and inhalations of the creosote, chloroform and alcohol 
solution above given, at first for a few minutes three 
times a day, and then increasing up to four or eight 
hours a day. 



Prof. Sommerprodt, of Breslau, strongly advocates 
heroic doses upon the assumption that enough creosote 
may be given to so charge the blood with the remedy as 
to antagonize the development of tubercle bacilli. He 
bases his method upon the researches of Dr. P. Gutt- 
man, who showed that tubercle bacilli could hardly be 
cultivated in sterilized serum containing one four-thou- 
sandth volume of creosote, and that the culture could 
not be carried on if the solution were a little stronger 
than one in four thousand. He tested his method in 



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hundreds of cases, using capsules, each containing one 
minim of creosote. Begin with three capsules the first 
day, and add one each succeeding day until the eigh- 
teen! h day, after which the maximum quantity, from 
twenty to twenty-five minims per diem, is administered 
for many months. His success in any given case was 
in direct ratio with the amount of creosote taken. One 
patient took nearly 9 ounces of creosote and 35 ounces 
of Peruvian balsam in nine months, with very good 
results. 



Dr. P. Bogdanovitch, in his own case of pulmonary 
and laryngeal phthisis, for two years took half a grain 
four or five times daily, without eflect. He then com- 
menced with four grains daily, and increased the quan- 
tity within two moDths to forty-four grains in twenty- 
four hours. The results were speedy amelioration of 
the cough and dyspnoea, diminution of sputum, and 
di sappearance of fever and laryngeal spasm. The bacilli 
remained just as numerous as at the beginning of the 
treatment. He infers that five grains should be taken 
four times a day, in capsules, after food. 



Dr. Lanisniee claimed that nausea and vomiting from 
creosote might be avoided by the following formula: 
Jpfc. Creosote, 5 centigrammes. 

Balsam of Tolu, iy^ centigrammes. 
Norway pitch, 73^ centigrammes. 
M. Make one capsule. 

Sig. Take four capsules with the meals, morning and 
evening, and gradually increase to twelve daily. 



Sig. 



CORYZA. 

]jfc. Finely powd. naphthalin, 6 drachms. 
Finely powd. boric acid, 6 drachms. 
Powdered camphor, 15 grains. 
Extract of violets, 15 grains. 
Essence of rose, 10 drops, j 
To be used as a snuff. 



By Dr. Lustgarten. 
Ifr. Oleate of cocaine, 10 to 15 grains. 
Lanoline, 3 drachms. 
Olive oil, % drachm. 
This is to be made into an ointment, and will be 
found particularly useful in eczema of the anus and 
genital organs. Two applications a day are to be made, 
and followed by dusting the parts with dry absorbent 
powders. If there is much secretion, with the forma- 
tion of scabs, warm baths may he used and the foreign 
materials removed by either mild or strong soaps, as the 
case may require. 

TYPHOID PNEUMONIA. 

By S. Solis-Cohen, M. D., Philadelphia, Pa. 
Jfc. Ammonii Salicylat., 

Ammonii carb., aa gr. v. 
Spt. aetheris nit., V$ xv, 
Ext. cocse fid., 
Glycerini, aa f3 j. 

Liq. ammonii acetat., q. s. ad fSss. M. 
Sig. Give at one dose everv 3 or 4 hours. 



GREENISH DIARRHCEA OF BABES. 

By Wm. B. Stewart, M. D., Atlantic City, N. J. 
Tfr. Zinci sulpho-carb., gr. 2%. 
Lacto-peptine, gr. 12. 
Bismuth subnit., gr. 18. 
M. Ft. chart No. 12. 

Sig. One every two hours until relieved; then 
increase the interval, and give as necessary to control 
the bowels. 

BILIOUS ATTACKS (ADULTS.) 

By same physician. 
J^. Hydg. chl. mit., gr. 4. 
Podophyllin, gr. %. 
Zinci sulpho-carb., gr. 1%. 
M. et ft. chart No. 3. 

Sig. One at six p. m., one on retiring, and if neces- 
sary, the third powder in the morning. 

IMPROVED BLAUD PILL. 

By A. Zimmerman. 
Jfc. Dried sulphate iron, 72 grains. 
Carbonate potassium, 120 grains. 
Sugar (fine powder), 48 grains. 
Simple syrup, suft\ quant. 
To the carbonate potassium, finely powdered, add the 
sugar and then the sulphate iron, add syrup sufficient 
to make mass, which is to be divided into 48 pills. 

Sugar having the property of retarding the oxidation 
of ferrous sal's, the above formula, which also facilitates 
rapid manipulation, yields a product which has a sligntly 
greenish tint, practically free from ferric salt, perma- 
nent and adapted for gelatin, sugar or silver coating. 

CHLOROFORM NARCOSIS. 

By Prof. H. C. Wood, M. Z>., Philadelphia. 

The following results arrived at from numerous exper- 
iments made upon animals: 

Avoid the use of all drugs except digitalis and ammo- 
nia. 

Give the tincture of digitalis hypodermically. 

Draw out the tongue, and raise up the angle of the 
jaw, and see that the respiration is not mechanically 
impeded. 

Invert the patient briefly and temporarily. 

Use forced artificial respiration promptly, and in pro- 
tracted cases employ external warmth and stimulation 
of the surface by the dry electric brush, etc., and above 
all remember that some at least, and probably many of 
the deaths which have been set down as due to chloro- 
form and ether, have been produced by the alcohol 
which was given for the relief of the patient. 

PRURITIS. 

By Henry Reynolds, M. D., Chicago, Ills. 
Jfc. Chloral camph., 5 ij. 
Bismuth sub. nit., 5 ij. 
Aquae rosse ad., S iv. 
Sig. Apply to the parts. 

Jfc. Acidi hydrocyanic, dil., 
Tr. opii, aa 5 ij. 
Pot. carb., 5 ij. 
Aquae rosse ad., § iv. M. 
Sig. Apply to the parts. 




Br. Emory Lanphear concisely sums up the desiderata 
in the treatment of peritonitis as follows in his Medical 
Index. 

The saline cathartic treatment should be adopted 
early in simple acute peritonitis. 

Small doses of calomel may be given to mild purgation 
in cases seen after the disease is fully developed. 

Cases which fail to be relieved by cathartic measures 
should receive early operative interference. 

Whenever peritonitis has gone on to that stage where 
the formation of pus is known or even suspected to have 
place, abdominal section and drainage are imperatively 
indicated. 

When the existence of tubercular peritonitis is diag- 
nosticated, or strongly suspected, operation (exploratory 
incision) is justifiable. 

Opium is only indicated in the second stage of perito- 
nitis, and then not because it "forms a splint" but 
because it relieves pain, sustains the heart, and pre- 
vents shock— thus combatting the tendency of death. 

DIARRHCEA OF PUERPERAL SEPTICEMIA. 

By Prof. Garrigues. 
Tfr. Acidi carbolici pur., 
Tinct. iodi, aa TTp xvj. 
Muc. acacise, 5 ij. 
Aq. dist., ad B viij. M. 
Sig. A tablespoonful every hour. 

PASTILS FOR FETID BREATH. 

P?. Ground roast coffee, 75 grammes. 
Pulverized charcoal, 25 grammes. 
Pulverized boracic acid, 25 grammes. 
Saccharine, gram., 65 centigr. 
Tincture of vanilla, q. s. 
Gum mucilage, q. s. 
Make into pastils of gram. 70 centigr. each. 

CHRONIC RHEUMATISM. 

By Prof. Loomis, N. Y. City. 
P?. Kali acetatis, 5 ij. 
Sodii iodidi, 5 ij. 
Magendies solution, 5 j. 
Vinum colchici sem., 5 ij. 
Syrup limonis, 3 j. 
Aq cinnamomi, % iij. 
Sig. 5 j four times a day. 

ACUTE TONSILLITIS (QUINSY). 

By Sir Morrell Mackenzie, London. 

^. 3-grain lozenges of gum guiacum. 
Sig. One every two hours. 

Locally. Apply some soothing lotion as opium or 
morphia with starch to the throat. 

OINTMENT FOR HEMORRHOIDS. 

JBy Thomas Linn, M. D. 
Jfc. Uuguent. populi, 30 gram. 
Cerat. saturni, 10 grams. 
Ext. belladonnas, 
Ext. opii, aa 1 gram. 
Antipyrine, 3 grams. M. 
8ig. Apply to the part as needed. It calms itching 
and stops bleeding in phthisis : 



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croup. 

H. R. Wharton, M. D. 
Jfr. Carbonate of ammonia, gr. ij. 
Syrup of senega, Tip x. 
Mucilage of acacia, 5 ij. M. 
Sig. To be given everjr 2 hours unless patient vomits ; 
if vomiting occurs diminish the dose. 
Also in steam atomizer : 

^. Sodium carbonate, 5 J...5 ijss. 
Glycerine, 5 ij. 
Water, q. s., 5 iv. M. 
Sig. Every half hour or oftener. 

EARACHE. 

Jfc. Camphorated chloral, 5 parts. 
Glycerine, 30 parts. 
01. sweet almonds, 10 parts. M, 
Sig. Saturate cotton and place in the ear; also rub 
some behind the ear. 

HEART STIMULANT. 

By Prof, Hichard, France. 
9?. Benzoate of sodium, 
Caffeine, aa gr. xlv. 
Ext. stigmata maidis, 5 jss. 
M. For 60 pills. 
Sig. Two pills twice or three times a day, 

OR 

fy, Ext. cinchona, 5 ijss. 

Benzoate of soda, 

Caffeine, aa gr. lxv. 
M. For 100 pills. 
Sig, Two pills before each meal. 

DIABETES. 

By Dr. Wm. H. Porter, N. Y, City. 
J$6. Fel. bovis inspiss. B ij. 
Quinse sulph., gr. xxxx. 
Ext. nucis vomicae, gr. vj. 
Sig. Divide into capsules, No. xx, and take one 
before each meal. 

TONSILLITIS. 

By W. M. Lambert, M. D., Millkin, Ark. 
9?. Listerine, 5 ij. 

Bromo-chloralum, 5 iv. 

Hyposulphite soda, 5 ss. 

Aqua, q. s. ad., § iv. M. 

Sig. Use as gargle to the throat 3 or 4 hoars apart 

If fever is present give the following: 
Jfc. Veratrum viridi tinct., 
Aconiti tinct., aa 5 ss. 
Aqua, q. s. ad., B iv. M. 
Sig. One teaspoonful 1 or 2 hours apart until fever 
subsides. 

LEUCORRHCEA. 

By J. D. Ebert, M. D., Dundee, Ind. 
^. Vaseline, 5 j. 
Golden seal, 5 j. 
Listerine, 5 j. 
Mix all together and stir briskly while being warmed, 
to reduce the vasaline to a fluid state. 
Sig. Use freely on cotton tampon once or twice a day. 



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By Q. A. Shuford, M. Z>., Tyler, Texas. 
Jfc. Borax (pure article), 1 drachm. 
Glycerine ; 4 drachms. M. 
Sig. Rub thoroughly. 

^fc. Salicylic acid, 1 drachm. 
Glycerine, 4 drachms. M. 
Sig. Rub thoroughly and add carbolic acid 3 drachms ; 
rub all together thoroughly, put in a vial and let stand 
UDtil it clears when it is ready for use. 

For the small strawberry excrescence, an injection of 
one or two drops into it is sufficient ; other tumors will 
require from five to eight, owing to size ; indurated ones 
will require several operations. It is best to treat only 
one, or at most, two tumors at a time, as the new mem- 
brane should have time to toughen before the operation 
is repeated, which requires some eight to ten days. 
The oJd atrophid tissue is thrown off from the fourth to 
sixth day. When I treat two tumors at the same time 
it is when I find them on opposite sides, though I can- 
not say that any harm would result if more were 
treated, as I have not tried it. My rule has been to 
operate only on one or two at a time and that above the 
sphincter muscle. 

VOMITING. 

of inflammation, gastro-mucous membrane, give aconite. 
If from depression, give small doses ipecacuanha. If 
from depression from tuberculosis in early stage, or 
from gastric ulcer, chronic gastritis, pregnancy, chloro- 
sis—the tincture of iodine, in 2 drop doses, well diluted 
after meals, has proven very efficacious. 

YELLOW FEVER TREATMENT. 

By Geo. M. Sternberg, U. S. A. 
My main object was to neutralize the acidity of the 
secretions, and thus to prevent vomiting and promote 
diuresis ; and I hoped that the mercuric chloride might 
be of use in restraining the development of micro- 
organisms in the stomach. The formula, as first pre- 
scribed, was : 

Yfr. Bicarbonate of soda, grams x (150 grs.). 
Bichloride of mercury, centigms. ij., 
Pure water, litre j (1 quart). M. \y 3 gr. 
Sig. 50 grams (3 tablespoonfuls) every hour; to be 
given ice cold. 

The quantity of bicarbonate of soda has been increased 
to xv grains by some of those who have employed 
the treatment, and apparently with advantage. Out of 
374 cases treated there were but 22 deaths. 



ANTISEPTIC SOLUTIONS FOR MIDWIVES. 

The Academie de medecine, of Paris, recommended 
that mid wives should be advised to employ a solution of 
bichloride of mercury in all obstetric cases, and that to 
avoid accidents it should be colored. 

5&. Corrosive sublimate, 25 centigrammes. 
Tartaric acid, 1 gramme. 
Alcoholic solution of dry carmin of 
indigo (5 per cent.), 1 drop. 
Reduce to an impalpable powder. 
This quantity suffices for a quart of water. 



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CONSUMPTION. 

By Thomas Linn, M. D, 
Tfr. Tannin (alcoholic), 5 grams. 
Glycerine, 30 grams. 
Sherry wine, 1,000 grams. M. 
Sig. This makes a quart of wine, which has been 
recommended in consumption. It is given after meals. 



PEDICULUS PUBIS. 

New England Medical Monthly. 
9?. Salicylic acid, 2 to 3 parts. 
Toilet vinegar, 25 parts. 
Alcohol (80 per cent.), 75 parts. M. 
Sig. The parts are to be rubbed with a piece of flan- 
nel wet vith the mixture. In most cases a single appli- 
cation will be enough to destroy the pediculi. 

PROLAPSUS RECTI. 

By Q. A. Shuford, M. Z>., Tyler, Texas. 
Jfc. Oint. nit. mercury, 2 drachms. 
Resin ointment, 2 drachms. 
Ext. opium, Y^ drachm. 
Carbolic acid, 1 drachm. 
Cosmoline, 1 ounce. 



Mix. ft. oint. 

Sig. Saturate a lump of cotton and pass it up the 
rectum after the bowels move and the bath in the morn- 
ing, also bathe and anoint at night. I am inclined to 
think that this lump of cotton is of great benefit in 
helping to prevent prolapsus and at the same time con- 
stantly medicating the parts. 

RIGID PERINEUM. 

By Dr. Wm. V. Rowland. 
*fy. Chloroform, 5 ij. 
Ether sulph., 3 j. 
Cologne, O j. M. 
Sig. Apply locally. 

It acts quickly and well. I have had large heads pass 
perinseums which seemed impossible without extensive 
rupture, without the beginning of a tear even, when 
this preparation was used. 



To JRemove Warts. — Castor oil, constantly applied for 
two to four or six weeks — that is, once a day — has not 
failed in any case of any size or long standing. 

DELIRIUM TREMENS. 

Aufrecht, of Magdeburg. 
9?. Chloralis, 5 j. 

Syrupi, 

Tinct. auranti am. cort., aa $ ss. M. 
Sig. At bed-time ; to ensure sleep for 4 or 5 nights ; 
and six fluidounces of Hungarian wine, or the following : 
9?. Alcoholis (90 per cent.), 5 ij. 

Syrupi, Tip c to x. 

Tinct. aromat., 

Tinct. aniar., aa up xv. 

Aq. amygdalae, aniar., up iij. 

Aq. destfil., S viss. 

Sacchari, q. s. 



NAUSEA AND VOMITING. 

By Prof. Q. E. Stewart, Phila., Pa. 
Jpfe. Carbolic acid, TTR j. 

Bismuth subnit., gr. xxx. 
Hydrocyanic acid, dil., Tip x. 
Mucilage acacia, 5 j. 
Aqua, menth. pip., ad. 5 j. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful every 3 or 4 hours. 

FOR WORMS (LUMBRICOID). 

[This is one of the best anthelmintics that can be 
employed for these round worms in children,] 
9?. Fl. ext. ext. spigelise, 5 j. 
Santonini, gr. xx. 
Elixir frangulaxinae, S ij. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful 3 or 4 times a day, till free stools 
are obtained. 

FOR RHEUMATISM OR GOUT. 

fy. Tr. colchici sem., 5 j. 
Tr. digitalis, 5 ij. 
Tr. aconiti rad., 5 ss. 
Elixir doverinse, q. s. ad., 3 iv. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful 3 or 4 times a day. 

ALSO 

Jjfc. Ext. hyoscyami, fl., 5 ilj. 
Ext. damiani, fl., 5 vj. 
Potasii bicarb., 3 ss. 
Mucilaginis, 9 ij. 
Aquae, S iij. M. 
Sig. A teaspoonful every three hours. 
In the treatment of diabetes restricted diet is not so 
essential as restriction is the excess of food, to which 
these patients are markedly addicted. By regulating 
their diet in this respect, and the use of the above rem- 
edies is the best and most efficient means of treatment 
he knows. 

THE NEW METHOD IN ERYSIPELAS. 

1. Method of Rosenbach. — Wash with soap not only the 
affected part, but the surrounding healthy skin, then 
apply each day a solution of carbolic acid (5 per cent.) 
dissolved in absolute alcohol. Ptesults: very brilliant 
as regards both the progress of the malady and the 
febrile phenomena. The use of absolute alcohol by itself 
has also produced favorable results. 

2. Method of Nolti. — Cover the affected parts and sur- 
rounding skin twice daily with mucilage of gum arabic, 
mixed with from 3 to 5 per cent, of carbolic acid with 
vaseline. 

3. Method of Koch.— By means of a soft brush, apply a 
thin and regular covering of the following pomade : 

{fc. Creoline, 1 gramme. 
Iodoform, 4 grammes. 
Lanoline, 10 grammes. 
The parts are then covered with leaves of gutta-percha. 
This has given good results, especially in erysipelas of 
the face and head. 

4. Method of Nussbaum and Brunn. — Ichthyol with or 
without collodion. Eesults favorable, and very prompt. 

5. Method of Hallopeau. — A solution of 1 to 20 of salicyl- 
ate of soda is soaked in a mask of several thicknesses of 
linen and applied over the parts, after which it is cov- 
ered with rubber bands, to prevent evaporation. Reliei 
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FLATULENT DYSPEPSIA. 

Paul Cheron, M. D. 
Jfc. Magnesia, 

Calcium phosphate, 
Pow'd charcoal, 
Sulphur, aa S j. M. 
Teaspoonful in water when necessary. 



Sig. 



WORMS IN CHILDREN. 

Oliver P. Rex, M. D., Philadelphia, Pa. 
5&. Hydragyri chloricH miti, 
Santonini, aa gr. iv. 
Ft. et chart No. v. 
Sig. One powder 3 times a day. 

OR 

T$i. Santonini, gr. viij. 

Ext. spigelian et senna? fid, 5 j. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful 3 times daily. 

POST-PARTUM HEMORRHAGES. 

By G. W. Winterbum M. B. 
Half a cut lemon carried to the bleeding surface, and 
the juice squeezed upon it. Ice is good, but not as good 
as the lemon. Internally, ergot and capsicum. 

SCABIES. 

Br. Hague, Morristown, O. 
Jfr. Sulphur (flowers) 2 drachms. 
Sulphate copper, 1 drachm. 
Red oxide mercury, 3^ drachm. 
Lard, 2 ounces. M. 
Sig. Rub on twice for 3 days. * 
Wash with hot soda water before applying and after 3 
days using. 

PUERPERAL CONVULSIONS. 

Dr. Benjamin, Camden, N. J. 

9?. Potass. Bromidi 3 drachms. 
Potass. Iodide, 10 grains. 
Syr. tolu, 

Water, aa 2 ounces. M. 
Sig. Tablespoonful before dinner, supper and at bed- 
time. 

SUB-INVOLUTION OF UTERUS. 



p. 



B. a Hirst, M. D. 
Strychnia sulphate, 1-20 grain. 



Quinia sulphate, 2 grains. 

Ext. ergot, 1 grain. 
M. ft. pill No. 1. 
Sig. At a dose. 

DIPHTHERIA. 

C. G. Glagle, Minneapolis, Minn. 
For a child seven years of age : 
J^. Calomel, grs. xij. 

Soda bicarb., grs. xxxvj. 
Ft. chart No. xij. 

Sig. One powder every 2 hours, to be followed when 
all are taken by a drachm each of castor oil and spirits 
of turpentine. Alternately with the calomel-soda pow- 
der is used internally a saturated solution of Merck's 
sulphite of sodium, the throat being sprayed with the 
same solution. 



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HEMORRHOIDS. 

A. C. Haynes, M. D. f Kansas, Mo. 
Jfi. Iod. ferri perchlor., 1 drachm. 
Glycerini optirnus, 1 ounce. M. 
Sig. Apply once or twice daily. 

FOR CONSTITUTIONAL TREATMENT. 

#. Ext. stillingia syl. fld., 

Ext. myrospermum Can. fld., aa 2 oz. 
Potass, iodide, 2 drachms. 
Ext. sarsaparillse, 2 ounces. 
Glycerini, q. s. ad., 8 ounces. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful 3 times daily in water. 

COCAINE PRESERVING. 

Gluck (Med. Record) recommends the addition of two 
drops of phenol to one drachm of distilled water; shake 
until solution is perfect, and then ten grains of cocaine 
hydrochlorate to be added. 

He claims that this prevents toxic congestive reaction 
and decomposition of the solution. 

FOB CHRONIC HEART, LIVER OR KIDNEY TROUBLES. 

9*. Tr. digitalis, 5 iij. 
Potassii acetatis, 5 ij. 
Aq. ammonise acetatis, 3 ij. 
Elxr. frangulaxinse, q. s. ad. 5 iv. M. 4 
Sig. Teaspoonful after each meal. 

FOR TAPE WORM. 

A. O. Tyler, M. D., Grand Rapids. 
Jfc. Glycerini, 5 iv. 
Olei tiglii, gtt. iv. 
Olei ricini, 5 iv. 
Acacise syrupi, 5 j. 
Aquse, q. s. ad., 3 iij. M. 
8ig. Teaspoonful every 2 or 3 hours until worm 
passes. 

ECZEMA. 

Dr. Mcintosh. 
Ip. Bismuthi subnitratis, 5 iij. 
Zinci oxidi, 5 ss. 
Glycerin, 5 iss. 
Acidi carbolici liquidi, HJ) xx. 
Vaseline albi, 5 vj. 
M. ft. ung. 
Sig. Apply. 

ALBUMINUEIA OF PREGNANCY. 

Prof. Chas. Wilson, Philadelphia, Pa. 
^t. Benzoic acid, 5 grains. 
Potass, bicarb., 25 grains. 
Spirit chloroform, 5 minims. 
Simple syrup, l / 2 drachm. 
Distilled water, % ounce. M. 
Sig. Every 2 hours. 

VARICOSE ULCER OF LEG AND ECZEMA. 

J. W. Shiler, M. Z>., Stoner, Pa. 
^fc. Aristol, y z drachm. 
01. olive, 2 drachms. 
Lanoline, 5% drachms. M. 



Sig. Apply. 



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SYPHILIS. 

T. F. Sterling, Valley Mills, W. Va. 
Touch syphilitic ulcer with nitrate of silver, wash 
with castile soap and apply following 2 or 3 times daily. 
Jfc. Iodoform, 2 drachms. 
Tannic acid, 20 grains. 
Sulphate morphia, 5 grains. 
Pow'd hydrastis Can., % ounce. 
Vaseline, q. s. ad., 2 ounces. 

RAPID CURE FOR TONSILLITIS. 

A, S. Hudson, M. D., Stockton, Cal. 
Tfi. Tinct. veratrum vir., 30 drops. 
Sulphate of morphine, 1% grains. 
Distilled water, 6 drachms. 
Sig. One teaspoonful every 2 or 3 hours as needed. 

SORK THROAT. 

J. W. Root, M. D., Kilbourne, 111. 
Jfc. Chlorate potass., 1 drachm. 
Carbolic acid, 12 drops. 
Tannic acid, 30 grains. 
Glyceric e, 4 drachms. 
Camphor water, 3% ounces. M. 
Sig. As a gargle. 

TREATMENT FOR EPITHELIOMA. 

D. B. Collins, M. D., Madison. Wis. 

Tfr. Acid, pyrogallici, 5 iss. 

Morphia? sulphate, gr. ij. 

Cerati resinae, 5 iij. M. 

Sig. Apply twice daily for a week, then apply resin 

cerati to promote healing. 

FOR NASO-PHARYNGEAL CATARRH. 

T. N. Willis, M. D., Finchville, Ky. 
Jp. Boro-benzoate of sodium, 
Pow'd ext. hydrastis, aa 5 j. 
Glycerine, 5 j. 
Acid carbolic. Up xx. 
Camphor water, 
Water, aa 5 vj. M. 
Sig. Three times daily as a spray. 

BURNS. 

By W. S. S. Crabb, M. D., Arnold, Ky. 
J&. Vaseline. 
Bismuth. 

Glycerine, aa 5 ij. Mix. 
Triturate and then add glycerine until reduced to the 
consistency of cream. 
Sig. Use as a local application freely. 

ASTHMA. 

Zina Pitcher, M. D., Detroit, Mich. 
Jjjfc. Iodide of ammonia., 

Muriate of ammonia, aa 5 j. 

Tinct. of lobelia, 5 j. 

Pwd. ext. grindelia robusta, 5 iij. 

Syrup of Tolu q. s. ad., 5 ij. M. 
8ig. Teaspoonful 3 or 4 times daily. 



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SEBORRHEA AND SCALP ECZEMA. 

By Dr. W. A. Hardawoy, St. Louis. 
Ifr. Acidi salicyl., 9 j. 

Sulphuris prsecip., 5 j. 

Vaselinse, 5 j. M. 
Sig. Apply thoroughly. 

CYSTITIS. 

By E. Chancellor, M. D. t St. Louis. 
#. Bromid. Kalii, 5 j. 

Fl. Ext. Gelsemini, 5 ss. 
Fl. Ext. Hyosciami, 5 ss. 
Lithiated Hydrangea (Lamberts), q. s. 
ft., 5 viij. M. 
Sig. Dessertspoonful every four hours in water, with 
a strict milk diet and flaxseed tea to drink. 

SORE MOUTH. 

In sore mouths of nursing women it is well to give: 
]jfc. Katharcnon, f % ij. 

Glycerini, f 5 ij. 

Aquae menth. pip., f 5 ij. M. 
Sig. Use as a mouth-wash two or three times a day. 

CANCER PASTE. 

By Prof. Bougard. 
Jfr. Wheat flour, 60. 
Starch Po., 60. 
Arsenious acid, 1. 
Cinnabar, 5. 
Sal ammoniac, 5. 
Corrosive sublimate, 5. 
Solution chloride zinc, 245. 
Sig. Rub each ingredient separately, and then together 
in an earthen vessel, and add the solution of the chloride 
of zinc drop by drop. 

LUMBAGO. 

By Br. Burggrceve. 
#. Iodini, 
Coliodii, 

Aq. ammonise, aa" 5 ss. M. 
Sig. Bandage on the p*art. 

ACNE. 

For acne this paint is highly recommended : 

JjL Ichthyol (ammonium sulpho-ichthyo- 
late), 3 grammes [45 grains.] 
Distilled water, 10 grammes [2% fl. drs.] 
Glycerin, 10 grammes, [2 fl. drs.J 
Dextrin, 10 grammes, [2}£ drs.] 
Mix by the aid of gentle warmth. Paint in the eve- 
ning; wash with warm soap-water in the morning. 
[Paint with a weak solution of corrosive sublimate for 
the day.] 

VALVULAR INSUFFICIENCY. 

Furbingen. 
Jfr. Infus. digitalis, fl g v. 
Caffein citrat, gr. xxx. 
Tinct. strophant., 11)} lxxv. 
Liq. potass, acetat, fl 5 xv. 
Ext. glycyrrhizse, gr. lxxv. M. 
Sig. This amount to be taken in two days in divided 
days. 



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LEUCORRHCEA. 

#. Creolin, gtts. xxx, 

Pwd. ext. hydrast., 5 ijss. M. 
Sig. Two teaspoonfuls in pint of warm water. 



]&. Lac. sulphuris 3 j. 

Beta naptholi, gr. x-xx. 
Bals. Peru, 5 j. 
Adipis Benz., 5 j. M. 
Sig. Apply after hot bath. 

ULCERATIVE TONSILLITIS. 

By Prof. Wm. G. Moore, St. Louis, Mo. 
#. Katharmon, 5 j. 

Sat. Sol. acid boracic, 
Glycerin, aa 5 j. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful in wine glass hot water. 

INDIGESTION WITH FLATULENCE AND PAIN. 

By Zina Pitcher, M. D. 
Jfc. Pepsin purse, 5 j. 

Acid, hydrochloric dil., 5 iss. 
Tr. nucis vomicae, 5 j. 
Pwd. ext. conii, 5 ij. 
Syr. simplex, q. s. ad., 5 ij. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful after meals. 

APPLICATION FOR RAPID DISSOLUTION OF THE FALSE 
DIPHTHERITIC MEMBRANES. 

By Dr. Calderveil. 
|fc. Papoid, 10 parts. 

Hydronaphthol, 3 grains. 
Hydrochloric acid, 15 drops. 
Distilled water, 120 parts. 
Glycerin, 11 parts. M. 
Sig. To be used in atomizer every half hour. 

CURE OF GOITRE 

#. Liq. Iodi comp., gtts. v-x. 
Sig. In water 3 times daily. 
Locally : 

Jfr. Tincture iodi, fl 5 ss. 
Lanolin, fl S j. 
Sig. To be thoroughly rubbed in the affected part. 

TO ABORT BAD COLD. 

By Prof. Bartholow. 

Jfr. Pilocarpines hydrochlor., gr. 1-12. 
Picrotoxin, gr. 1-40. 
Fiat one pill. 
Sig. Every two hours. 

SO-CALLED HYSTERIA OF THE MIDDLE AGED. 

By Emory Lanphear, M. Z>., Kansas City, Mo. 
ffr. Tinct. ferri chloridi, fl 5 iij. 
Acidi acetici, fl 5 j. 
Spiritus frumenti, fl 5 v. 
Syrupi simplex, fl 5 ijss. 
Misce bene et adde 
Ammonii carbon at., 9 ss. M. 
Sig. Dessertspoonful to a tablespoonful one hour 
after meals. 



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WHOOPING COUGH. 

Talmon. 
1^6. Terpine, 1 to 1.50 grammes. 
Antipyrin, 1. 
Syrup of orange peel, 50. 
Linden water <,or mucilage), 60. M. 
Sig. One to two teaspoon fuls a day to child from one 
to four years. 

ERYSIPELAS. 

By Dr. Koch, Berlin. 
Tfr. Creolin, gramme 1 00. 
Iodiform, grammes 4.00. 
Lanolin, grammes 10.00. M. 
Sig. Apply thin and regular covering of the above, 
then cover with gutta-percha leaves. 

IN GASTRIC AND INTESTINAL FERMENTATION. 

By Dr. Huchard. 
^fc. Salicylate of bismuth, "j 

Salicylate of magnesium, >aa75 grains. 
Benzoate of sodium, J 

M. Sig. — Divide into twenty wafers ; take one before 
each meal. 

VOMITING OF PREGNANCY. 

By Prof. Gotlschalk, Berlin. 
9?. Menthol, grains xvj. 
Sps. vini, drachms vj. 
Aq. dest., ounces v. 
Sig. One tablespoonful every hour. 

CHRONIC BRONCHITIS. 

By Prof. Bartholow, Philadelphia. 
1&. Ext. eucalyptus, oz. j. 

Ammonii chloridi (granular), dr. ij. 

Ext. glycyrrhizse, fl. oz. ij. 

Syr. tolutani, oz. iij. 

PSORIASIS. 

The favorite prescription of Mr. Jonathan Hutchinson : 
Jfr. Acid chrysophanic, gr. x. 
Liq. carbonis deterg., HR x. 
Hydr. amm. chlorid., gr. x. 
Adip. benzoat., 5 j. 
M. fiat ungt. 

Sig. At night the patient should wash the diseased 
surfaces free from all scales ; then, standing before a fire, 
rub on the ointment, devoting, if possible, half an hour 
to the operation. This proportion of chrysophanic acid 
is not irritating, and stains the linen but slightly. With 
some cases even a weaker chrysophanic ointment is 
entirely sufficient. Internally, Mr. Hutchinson pre- 
scribes arsenic, though he is not convinced that it is an 
important adjunct. 

CALOMEL INCOMPATIBILTY. 

Chem. Drug and Apoth. Ztg. 
Calomel changes to the corrosive chloride, according 
to Bayley, in the presence of citric acid, concentrated 
acetic acid, sodium carbonate, ammonium chloride, 
sodium chloride. Less active in producing the change 
are lemon juice, vinegar and distilled water; while 
sugar, milk sugar, honey, jalap, resin and pepsin, in 
feebly acid solution, produce no change. 



I 



100 Over 1,000 Prescriptions. 



INSOMNIA. 

By Dr. Fraenkel. 
Tfr. Hypnol, 30 grains. 

Syrup of acacia, 1 fl oz. M. 
Sig. a dessertspoonful. 

OR 

$fc. Hypnol, 15 grains. 

Chartreuse, 1 drachm. 
Water, 34 ounce. M. 
Sig. Entire amount to be taken by an adult at one 
dose. 

SPASM OF GLOTTIS. 

By Sir Morell MacKenzie, London, Eng. 
By setting up a rival reflex the laryngeal spasm may 
be instantly overcome. The patient need only take a 
pinch of snuff or black pepper into the Dostrils, or if 
neither can be obtained the nares should be tickled by 
a feather. The immediate result is a paroxysm of 
sneezing, after which the breathing is relieved. 

GONORRHOEA (ACUTE). 

By Dr. J. W. While. 
In about two-thirds of the cases the discharge ceased 
within a week. In the majority it was necessary also 
to use an injection, and for this he recommends 2 to 10 
grains of sulpho-carbolate ot zinc in a 10 to 15 per cent, 
solution of peroxide of hydrogen : 
#. Salol,3^.gr. 

Oleoresin of cubebs, 5 gr. 
Balsam of copaiba (Para), 10 gr. 
Pepsin, 1 gr. M. 
Sig. In capsules, one three times a day. 

VOMITING OF PREGNANCY. 

The Therapeutic Gazette says that one part of menthol, 
twenty parts of alcohol, and thirty parts of simple 
syrup relieve nausea and vomiting — sometimes even 
the obstinate vomiting of pregnancy— if given in tea- 
spoonful doses every hour. 

CEPHALALGIA. 

Prof. Weir Mitchell has shown that tincture of euca- 
lyptus given in doses of five drops, in gelatin capsules, 
four to six times daily, is very efficacious in headache. 
This treatment gives peculiarly satisfactory results in 
cases where there is cerebral congestion. 

ADHESIVE MUCILAGE. 

C. L. H. asks : I am a stamp collector wishing to know 
how to make adhesive paper to hinge stamps in an 
album. A. Nothing is really better than solution of 
gum arabic just perfumed with oil of cloves. Postage 
stamp mucilage has often been published, as follows: 
J^fc. Dextrine, 2 parts. 
Acetic acid, 1 part. 
Water, 5 parts. 
Alcohol, 1 part. 

PROTECTIVE LOTION AGAINST INSECT BITES. 

5L Acetic ether 5 parts. 
Eucalyptol, 10 parts. 
Cologne water, 40 parts. 
Tinct. insect powder (1:5), 50 parts. M. 
Sig. Before applying to the exposed skin dilute with 
3 to 6 parts of water. 



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COLORS FOR SHOW BOTTLES. 

At the recent meeting of the New Jersey Pharma- 
ceutical Association, G. Pfahler communicated the fol- 
lowing formulas. The quantities given are for 1 gallon. 
(The materials should make a little more than that 
quantity, and it is better if they be allowed to stand 24 
hours before nitration.) 

Pea Green.— Nickel, 120 grains; nitric acid, 1 fluid 
ounce ; potassium bichromate, 120 grains. 

Bark Green.— Cupric sulphate, 1 ounce: water of am- 
monia, 4 fluid ounces ; potassium bichromate to give the 
desired hue. 

Olive Green. — Ferric oxide, 1 ounce; hydrochloric 
acid, 4 fluid ounces; cupric sulphate, 8 ounces. 

Orange. — Potassium bichromate, 4 ounces ; nitric acid, 
1 ounce. 

Pink. — Cobaltic oxide, 60 grains ; nitric acid, 6 fluid 
ounces. 

Purple. — Alcohol, y 2 fluid ounce; salicylic acid, 1 
grain ; tincture ferric chloride, 30 drops. 

Pale Blue." Cupric sulphate, 16 ounces; sulphuric 
acid, 1 ounce. 

Violet. — Cudbear, 2 ounces; ammonia, water of, 8 
fluid ounces. 

ALL STAGES OF CATARRH, LA GRIPPE. 

By Br. A. B. Starch, Alta, Iowa. 
Tfr. Liq. vaseline, S j. 

Eucalyptus (Sander & Son's), gtts. xx 
Ac carbol, gr. i-ij. M. 
Sig. Use as a spray. 

CHRONIC LARYNGEAL AND BRONCHIAL COUGH. 

By Br. A. Conklin, Elk Rapids, Xich. 
Jfc. Eucalyptus (Sander & Son's), gtts. v. 
Sig. To be taken on sugar every 3-6 hours. 

APERIENT PILLS. 

By B. C. Ghent, 31. B., Belton, Texas. 
Each pill contains : 

Jfc. Powd. rhubarb, grs. 1^. 
Podophyllin, grs. %. 
Aloin, grs. 2-15. 
Ext. nux. vom., gr. %. 
Ext. dandelion, grs. 1.1-30 

rotter's antiseptic. 
(For compresses, irrigation of wounds, etc., in surgery). 
ffr. Zinc chloride, 45 grains. 

Zinc sulpho-carbolate, 45 grains. 
Boracic acid, 27 grains. 
Sodium chloride, 2% grains. 
Salicylic acid, 6 grains. 
Citric acid, 1 grain. 
Thymol, 1 grain. 
The whole to be dissolved in one pint of water. 

ACNE. 

9?. Ichthyol, 3 grammes [45 grains]. 

Distilled water, 10 grammes [2% fl. dr.]. 
Glycerin, 10 grammes [2y 2 fl, dr.]. 
Dextrin, 10 grammes [2% drams]. 
Sig. Mix by the aid of gentle warmth. Paint in the 
evening; wash with warm soap-water in the morning. 



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liebreich's tuberculosis remedy. 

Prof. Liebreich describes his way of preparing the 

potassium cantharidate hypodermic solution as follows : 

Jfc. Cantharidin, cryst., 0.2 gramme [3 grs.]. 

Potassium hydroxide (absolutely pure), 

0.4 gramme [6 grs.]. 
Water (cold) 20 grammes [5^ fl. dr.]. 
Bring to clear solution over water-bath; then add, 
very slowly and cautiously, — still keeping water-bath 
heat applied: Water (cold) enough to make (when 
cooled) 1 litre (32% fl. oz.) — proportionate to above grain- 
equivalents. 

The process for a sodium-cantharidate hypodermic 
solution is the same as above, with the exception that 
0.3 gramme (4^ grains) sodium hydroxide is substi- 
tuted for the 0,4 gramme (6 grains) of potassium hydrox- 
ide in the above formula. 

LOOMIS'S DIARRHOEA MIXTURE. 

Jfc. Tincture of opium, 3^ fl. 5. 
Tinct. of rhubarb, ^ fl. 3. 
Compound tinct. of catchu(U. S. P.), 1 fl 5. 
Oil of sassafras, 

Compound tinct. of lavender, enough to 
make, 4 fl S M. 
8ig. One teaspoonful every four hours for adults. 

squibb's diarrhoea mixture. 
Jfc. Tincture of opium, 1 fl 5. 
Tincture of capsicum, 1 fl 5. 
Spirit of camphor, 1 fl 5. 
Purified chloroform, 180 Tip. 
Alcohol, enough to make, 6 fl 5. M. 
Sig. One teaspoonful every five hours for adults. 

THIELM ANN'S DIARRHOEA MIXTURE. 

Jfr. Wine of opium, 1 fl 5. 

Tincture of valerian, 1% fl 5. 
Ether, % fl 3. 
Oil of peppermint, 60 TTp. 
Fluid extract of ipecac, 15 Tip. 
Alcohol, enough to make, 4 fl 3. M. 
Sig. Thirty drops every three to five hours for adults. 

SUMMER DIARRHOEA. 

By Dr. Carharrar, 
Who recommends the discontinuance of milk as a diet 
and substitution of liquid peptonoids with cocoa, pure 
brandy, and beef tea or broths. Water must be allowed 
freely, given in small quantities, and often. La bad 
cases he gives: 

£?. Acidi salicylic, gr. ss. 
Cretse precip., gr. x. 
Glycerin, 5 ij. 
Aquse rosae, 5 xiv. M. 
Sig. Fluid ounce every hour for a child one year old. 

WHOOPING COUGH. 

P?. Terpini, 1 to 1.5 parts. 
Antipyrin, 1 pan. 
Syr. of orange peel, 50 parts. 
Linden water, 60 parts. M. 
Sig. One to two teaspoonfuls to child 7 years old three 
times a day. 



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MIGRAINE. 

The following powder is recommended in La Medicine 
Modei lie for the treatment of migraine : 

Jfr. Citrate of caffeine, 1% grain. 
Phenacetin, 2 grains. 
Sugar of milk, 4 grains. M. 
Sig. To be made into one powder. This dose may be 
repeated, if necessary, in the course of two hours. 

NEURALGIC HEADACHE. 

By the late Dr. Geo. M. Beard. 

1$. Caffeinae citrat., 

Ammonii carb., aa 3 j. 
Elixir guaranse, 5 ij. M. 
Sig. A tablespoonful every hour till the pain is 
relieved. 

The continuous use of the drug does not seem to pro- 
duce any harm. 

VEGETATIONS OF THE GENITAL ORGANS. 

The following is given by the French correspondent 
of the Med. Press and Circular: 

Jjfr. Acidi salicylic, 5 j. 
Acidi acetic, 5 j. M. 
Sig. Touch the excrescences with this liquid morn- 
ing and evening with a fine brush. In two or three 
days they disappear. 

FCETID BREATH. 

A French writer recommends : 

J£fc. Natri biearbonat.,1 

Saccharin, >aa5j. 

Acid, salicylic J 
Alcoholis, 5 vi. M. 
Sig. A teaspoonful in a glass of water to rinse the 
mouth. 

TO PRESERVE CUTTING EDGES. 

Prof. Van Bergman, Berlin. 

To render instruments perfectly aseptic, and to pre- 
serve the cutting edges from oxidation, boil for five 
minutes in a 1 per cent, solution of carbonate of soda. 
They can remain in this solution indefinitely without 
rusting or dulling the cutting edge. When required for 
operation they are taken out, dried with a sterilized 
piece of gauze, and handed to the operator. Whenever, 
in course of the operation , they eome in contact with 
anything not aseptic, all that is required to re-sterilize 
them, is to dip them for a few seconds into the boiling 
solution of sodium bicarbonate. 

CHRONIC RHEUMATISM. 

By Geo. Covert, M. Z)., Clinton, Wis. 

Jfc. Iodidi potassii, 
Salicini, aa 5 ij\ 
Fl. ext. manacse, fl 5 ij. 
Tinct. cimicifugae, S j. 
Lithiated hydrangea (Lambert's), q. s. 
ad. j 5 iv. M. 
Dose. Teaspoonful every three or four hours, accord- 
ing to urgency of the case, in milk, mucilage or sweet- 
ened water. 



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COUGH MIXTURE. 

By R. C. McCann, M. D., Benton, Miss. 
#. Syr. glycyr., 

Syr. 8cill«, aa fl 5 j. 
Syr. senegse, fl 5 vj. 
Syr. ipecac, fl 5 ij. 
Syr. wild cherry, fl 5 j. 
Amnion, mur., grs. xxx. M. 
Sig. Teaspoenful every 3 hours. 

COUGH MIXTURE (BOWDITCH's). 

By Dr. C. R. Leonard, Providence, R. I. 
Tfc. Vini antimonialis, 5 ss. 
Tr. opii deodoratas, 5 j. 
Spts. etheris, nit., 5 iiss. 
Syr. tolutani, q. s. fl 3 ij. M. 
Sig. Dose, 5j t. i. d., or p. r. n. 

CIRRHOSIS OF LIVER. 

By Prof. SaUerthwaithe, N. Y. City. 
|fc. Hydrarg. bichlorid., gr. j. 
Amnionic muriat., 3 ij. 
Syr. aurantii, S j. 
Aquae, ad., S iij. M. 
Sig. Take a dose three times a day. 
He al*o advises the use of a blister over the affected 
region if pain is present. 

A FEBRIFUGE. 

By Dr. N. A. Williams, Macon, Fla. 
9?. Bro. pot., 5 ij. 

Spiritus setheris nitrosi, <s j. 
Fl. ext. aconiti, gtt. xxx. 
Aqua pura, § vj. M. 
Sig. Tablespoonful in a little water every four hours, 
and after a day or two less frequently, according to 
symptoms. 

SALVE FOR HEMORRHOIDS. 

Jfc. Cocaine muriat., gr. xx. 
Morphinas sulph., gr. v. 
Atropinse sulph., gr. j. 
Pulv. tannin, gr. xx. 
Vaseline, 5 j. 
01. rosa, q s. M. 
Sig. Apply after each evacuation of bowels. Of course 
contents of bowels should be kept in soluble condition. 

ANTISEPTIC MOUTH-WASH. 

By Prof. Dujardin-Beaumetz, Paris, France, 
ty. Acid, boric, 25 grammes. 
Acid, phenic, 1 gramme. 
Thymol, 25 grammes. 
Water, 1 litre. 

Add to the above: 

Spirits of anise, 10 grammes. 

Spirits of peppermint, 10 drops. 

Alcohol, 100 grammes. 

Cochineal, q. s. to color. M. 
To be diluted with as much water before using. 

VELPEAU'S DIARRHCEA MIXTURE. 

Jfc. Tincture of opium, 

Comp. tine, of catechu (TJ. S. P.), 
Spirit of camphor, each equal parte. M 



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TOILET VINEGARS. 

By A. Vomacka, Prague. 
Aromatic Vinegar. 

Tinct. Benzoin 10 

Tinct. Tolu 10 

Tinct. Storax. 10 

Acetie Acid 50 

Rose Water 100 

Cologne Water 1000 

Vinegar of Benzoin. 

Powd. Benzoin 100 

Acetic Acid 200 

Alcohol 200 

Cosmetie Vinegar. 

Tinct. Benzoin 100 

Tinct. Tolu 200 

Oil Orange Peel 30 

Oil Lemon 30 

Oil Bergamot 12 

Oil Orange Flower (Nereli) 3 

Oil Rosemary 2 

Acetic Acid 200 

Alcohol 8000 

Eucalyptus Toilet Vinegar. 

Tinct. Eucalyptus , 60 

Acetic Ether 10 

Cosmetic Vinegar 1000 

Rose Cosmetic Vinegar, 

Rose Leaves 40 

Triple Extract Rose 400 

White Wine Vinegar... 800 

Violet Cosmetic Vinegar. 

Essence Acacia 40 

Essence < >rris 40 

Essence Rose 20 

White Wine Vinegar 160 

Floral Vinegar. 

Tinct. Benzoin 2 gm. 

Resin Storax 2 gm. 

Vanilla 2 gm. 

Oil Orange Peel 2 gm. 

Oil Lemon 2 gm. 

Oil Rose 5 drops 

Oil Neroli 10 drops 

Oil f'innamon 10 drops 

Musk 0.1 gm. 

Alcohol 100 gm. 

Acetic Acid 15 gm. 

Acetic Ether 5 gm. 

White Wine Vinegar „... 250 gm. 

APPLICATION FOB WARTS. 

#. Hydrag. Bichlor , 1 part. 

Collodion flexile, 30 parts. M. 
Sig. To be applied once daily. 



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SPRAY IN LARYNGEAL PHTHISIS. 

By Q. C. Smith, M. D., Austin, Texas. 
#. Pure wood creasote, 2 gtt. 
Oil sassafras, 1 drachm. 
Lactic acid, 2 drachms. 
Listerine, 2 oz. 
Alcohol, q. s. ft., 4 oz. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful in two ounces of warm water. 
Use as a spray for the throat, inhaling deeply as pos- 
sible five to ten minutes at a time, every one to three 
hours, during the day, and when awake at night. 

HEPATIC PILLS. 

By H. C. Ghent, M. D., Belton, Texas. 
Each pill contains: 

#. Calomel, grs. 2. 

Blue mass, grs. Vy^. 
Leptandrin, res., grs %. 
Podophyllin, grs. %. 
Powd. ipecac, grs. 1-15. 
Potass, chlorate, grs. %. 
This or a similar formula I have used, for twenty odd 
years, in place, most frequently, of the Com. Cath. Pill 
oftheU.SP. 

ANTI-MOSQUITO POWDER. 

fy. Eucalyptol, 5 parts. 
Talcum, 10 parts. 
Corn starch, 85 parts. M. 
Especially adapted for parties camping out. It may 
be rendered more effective by replacing 50 per cent, or 
more of the starch by naphthalin. 

CARCINOMA UTERI. 

By Prof. Parvin, Philadelphia, Pa. 

9?. Iodinii, 5 j. 
Brominii, 5 ij. 
Acid, carbolic, 5 iv. 
Alcohol, f 5 viij. M. 
Sig. Apply, and then introduce a saturated solution 
of bicarbonate of sodium. 

GONORRHOEA. 

Dr. Horwitz, Philadelphia, Pa. 

Jfr. Plumbi acetatis, 5 ss. 
Zinci sulphat., gr. xvj. 
Extract, krameriae fluid., f 5 ij. 
Tinct. opii, f S ss. 
Aquae, q. s. ad., f S vj. M. 
Sig. Give as injection. 

PNEUMONIA. 

By Dr. A. H. Daniels, Mitchell, South Dakota 
Sig. Ergotae, fl. ext., in 6 drop doses every 3 hours. 

FOR ACUTE TONSILLITIS. 

Sodii pilcylatis, gr. v-x every three hours, and for 
local application : 

Jfr. Potassi chloratis, q. s. ad. sat. sol. 
Tr. ferri chlor., 
Glycerini, 

Aquae, aa f S ss. M. 
Sig. Use locally. 



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FOR SPASMODIC STRICTURE OF OESOPHAGUS. 

|jfc. Ferri valerianatis, 
Zinci valerianatis, 
Quininse valerianatis, aa gr. xx, 

M. Ft.pilNo.xx. 

Sig. Onet.d. 

THE CARE OF TEETH IN CHILDHOOD. 

By Prof. Monti, of Vienna. 

Ifr. Carbonate of magnesia, 10 parts. 
White chalk, 

Salicylate of soda, 2a" 30 parts. 
Essence of menthol, q. s. M. 

Tfc. Carbonate of magnesia, 

Medicinal soap, aa 15 parts. 
Cuttlefish bone, 16 parts. 
Essence of menthol, q. s. M. 

DOBELL'S SOLUTION. 

Tfc. Boracis, 5 ij. 
Sod. bicarb. 5 ij. 
Acid carbol. (cryst.), 5 ss. 
Glycerini, 3 ss. 
Aq. destil., q. s. ad. Oj. M. 

DIPHTHERIA. 

By C. G. Slagel, Minneapolis, Minn. 
My treatment for past three years, which has yielded 
such satisfactory results, has been as follows : 
Jpfc. Calomel, grs. xii, 

Soda carbonate, grs. xxxvi. 
M. Ft. chart No. xii (or half this if young child). 
Sig. A powder every two hours. 

To be followed (when all used) by — 
Jji. 01. ricini, 5 j. 
01. terebinth, 5 j. 
And every alternate hour and until the case is fairly 
convalescing, give a teaspoonful of a saturated solution 
of Merck's sulphite of sodium ; if the case is a bad one, 
direct a gargle or spray of the same to the throat every 
two hours. 

PNEUMONIA. 

Bowen, in his late work on Materia Medica, prescribes 
for pneumonia: 

Jfr. Ammonii iodidi, 5 ij. 

Spt. ammon. aromatic f 5 ij. 
Elixir, simplicis, f 5 j. 
Aquae, q. s. ad. f 5 viij. M. 
Sig. Two tablespoonfuls three times a day. 

FERMENTATIVE DISORDERS OF DIGESTIVE TRACT. 

By J. N. Love % M. 2)., St. Louis, Mo. 
^fc. Bismuth subnit., 5 ss. 
Tr. opium, gtts. xx. 
Syr. Ipecac. 

Syr. Khubarb arom., aa 5 ij. 
Listerine, S ss. 
Chalk mixture, 3 j. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful once in three hours for child ten 
years of age. 



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SORE THROAT OF SCARLATINA. 

By Pro^ Da Costa, PMla., Pa. 

Jfc. Thymol, gr. iv. 
Glycerini, 

Aqua destillata, aa f 5 j. M. 
Sig. Use as a wash (dilute further if necessary). 

ANGINA PECTORIS. 

By Prof. James B. Crook, N. Y. City. 
#. Tinct. digitalis, fiT, v. 

Glonoin (cent, sol), TTp j. 
Tr. cinchona, ad 5 j. M. 
Sig. One dose ; to be given four times a day. 

SUMMER COMPLAINTS IN CHILDREN. 

By Dr. I. N. Love, St. Louis, Mo. 
#• Lambert's Listerine. 
Glycerine 'c.,p.) 
Syr. Simpl. 

Aqua cinnamon, aa 5 j. If. 
Sig. Teaspoonful every one, two or three hours, as 
may be indicated. 

SEPTICEMIA. 

By Dr. De Rudder, Marcus, Wash. 
Jfc. Eucalyptus ^Sander & Son's), 5 iv-v. 
Syr. Simplex ad q. s., I iv. M. 
Sig. One drachm every three to six hours. 

DYSPEPSIA OF NURSELINGS. 

R^ Acid hydrochloric, gms. 2 (Tip xxx). 
Aqua?, gms. 9S(fl. 5 iij), 
Syrup simplicis, gms. 75 (fl. S ijss). 
Sig. A teaspoonful a quarter of an hour after nursing. 

Lactic acid is prescribed in the same formula and in 
the same dose. Lactic and hydrochloric acids are com- 
bined in the following formula: 

R. Acid lactic, ) - - „ m 1 /Tm „» 

Acid hydrochlor., j aa S m ' 1 ^ xv )' 
Aqua, gms. 95 .fl. s iij). 
Syrup siinplicis, gms. 75 (fl. 3 ijss). 
At the same time boiled or sterilized water should be 
used. 

INTESTINAL ANTISEPTICS. 

By Prof. Dujardin-Beaume z. 

1. R. Salicylate bismuth, ") 

Mag." nit., >aa, gm, 10 (5 ijss). 

Bicarbonate natric.,) 
M. f. p. divid. in p. aqual No. 30. 

2. R. Salicylate bismuth, ^ 

Beta naphthol, J-aa, gm. 10 (5ijss). 

Carb. pulv., 
Divid. in p. aqual No. 30. 

3. R. Salicylate bismuth," 

Calc. prap., J^aa, gm. 10 (3 ijss). 

Phospnat, calc, 
Divid. in p. aqual No. 30. 

3. J£fc. Salicylate bismuth, 1 

Salol, [-aa, gm. 10 (5 ijss). 

Carb. pulv., 
Divid. in p. aqual No. 30. 
One powder three times a day. 



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ITCHING OF JAUNDICE. 

By Prof. Da Costa. 
fy. Menthol, gr. xx. 
Alcohol, 5 j. M. 
Sig. Apply. 

BACK ACHE. 

By Dr. JET. B. Stroud. 
For back ache following fevers and at other times: 
Ifr. Fl. extract hydrangse, 
Sp. nit. dul., aa 3 ij. 
Sig. Teaspoonful every two hours in water. 

FOR CUTANEOUS ANESTHESIA. 

The following is spoken of in the Bulletin Medical, 
No. 18, 1891 : 

P. Chloroform, 10 gm. (fl. 5 ijss), 

Ether, 15 gm. (fl. 5 iv). 

Menthol, 1 gm. (grs. xv). 

This mixture, applied with a spray for a minute,, is 

sufficient to produce an anaesthesia lasting three to six 

minutes. 

PRURITUS VULV-E. 

By Prof. Tarnier. 
#. Sublim. corrosiv:, 2.0 (grs. xxx). 
Alcohol, 10.0 (fl. 5 ijss). 
Aq. rosse., 40.0 (fl. S jss). 
Aq. destill., 450.0 (fl. I xiii). 
Sig. Apply this lotion morning and evening. 

IN SORE MOUTHS OP NURSING WOMEN. 

Jfe. Katharmon, fl, 5 ij. 
Glycerini, fl. 5 ij. 
Aquas menth. pip., fl. S ij. 
Sig. Use as a mouth wash two or three times a day. 

CHAFING OR INTERTRIGO. 

By Dr. R. L. Patterson, Bridgeville, Pa. 
Tfi. Camphoras, 5 ij. 

Acid, carbolic, gtt. xv. 
Cretse prsecipitat., $ ij. 
Zinci oxidi pulv., C. P., 5 vj. 
01. nerolii, gtt. v. 
01. rosse, gtt. ij. M. 
Sig. Rub the camphor to a fine powder, using alcohol 
to reduce it, and mix the other components thoroughly. 

PLASTER OF PARIS FORMULAS. 

1. To Make Plaster Set Hard.— His. best plaster of Paris 
with about 10 per cent — more or less, according to effect 
ascertained by preliminary experiment — of very finely 
powdered marble (calcium carbonate). Or add to it about 
6 per cent of powdered alum, or about the same amount 
of ammonium chloride, before mixing it with water. 

2. To Make Plaster Set Slower. — Mix it with 2 to 4 per 
cent of powdered althaea root before adding the water. 
This not only retards the hardening of the plaster, but 
also enables it to be cut, filed, sawed and turned. 

An addition of 8 per cent of althaea powder retards the 
complete setting of the plaster for about one hour, so 
that the mass can be used for any purpose where it is to 
remain plastic during at least a portion of that time. 



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LIQUOR ANTISEPTICUS. 

Antiseptic Solution. — (New York Hospital). 
^L Benzoic acid, 60 grs. 

Borate of sodium, 60 grs. 

Boric acid, 120 grs. 

Thymol, 20 grs. 

Oil of wintergreen, 4 11$. 

Oil of peppermint, 4 HJ}. 

Glycerin, 2 fl. 5. 

Alcohol, 4 fl. 3. 

Water, enough to make 16 fl. 5. M. 
Sig. Dissolve the acids and oils in the alcohol, then 
slowly add the water and glycerin ; shake well afier each 
addition of water, and after allowing to stand 12 hours, 
filter without having again shaken. It may require 
two or more nitrations to make a perfectly bright solu- 
tion. 

RUBEOLA (MEASLES.) 

By Dr. B. Frank Humphreys, Hawkins, Texas. 
Ip. Spts. ammon., aro., 5 ij. 
Vin, ipecacuanha, 5 iv. 
Syr. scillse, 8 j. 
Syr. tolutani, § j. 
Fl. ext. valerian, S ss. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful every hour or two, or at shorter in- 
tervals, when the cough is frequent and harassing. 

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES. 

By Dr. E. J. Kempf. 

Accidents in giving Aneesthetics. — Tincture of digitalis 
hypodermically ; draw out the tongue and see that res- 
piration is not mechanically impeded ; invert the pa- 
tient quickly and temporarily; use forced respiration 
promptly, apply external warmth and stimulation; 
avoid the exhibition of alcohol. 

Angina Pectoris. — Inhalation of chloroform, or a few 
drops of nitrite of amyl; 1-100 grain of nitro-gly cerin e, 
internally; placing the feet in hot water; mustard to the 
pre ordial region ; dry cup between the shoulders; hy- 
podermic injections of morphine and atropine; admin- 
istration of stimulants and anodynes. 

Apoplexy. — Elevate the head and shoulders ; if pulse 
is moderately strong and the Drain congested, bleed from 
the arm freely, sixteen ounces or more, elaterine (one- 
sixtb grain) orcroton oil, two drops in a drachm of s * eet 
oil or glycerine ; cold to the head by means of an ice bag. 

Asphyxia. — In drowning, hold the patient's head down- 
ward for a few seconds. In hanging or choking, bleed 
from the jugular. If there is obstruction to passage of 
air through the mouth or nose, open trachea. Artificial 
respiration at once, and to be continued. Fri> tion, 
warmth, warm bath (100°), ammonia to nostrils, galvan- 
izing of phrenic nerve. 

Asthma, Spasmodic. — Hypodermic of atropine into the 
nape of the neck; inhalation of smoke of stramonium 
leaves ; fluid extract of nux vomica, internally, alcohol, 
ether, chloral, opium; inhalation of chloroiorm cau- 
tiously administered. 

Colic, Gall. — Mo phine hypodermically; inhalations 
oi chloroform ; hot applications to the abdomen. 

Coma.— Dark room; head high and cool; head shaved; 
low diet; croton oil; it due to compression, antiseptic 
trephining; if due to anemia, pilocarpin and hot baths. 

Heat Stroke — Remove clothing, sprinkle with water, 



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cold cloths to head, hot cloths to feet; antipyrin; bleed- 
ing in robust subjects. After temperature is reduced 
give alcohol and diffusible stimulauts, hypodermically 
if necessary. 

Pulmonary Hemorrhage. — If severe, raise the thorax, 
administer opiate; gallic acid, fifteen grains, every fif- 
teen minutes; ergotin, five to ten grains hypodermically, 
two or three times daily ; ice bags to the chest; as a last 
resort a ligature may be thrown around the larger limbs. 
(Tyson.) 

Hemorrhage from Stomach or Bowels. — Tannic acid, ten 
to fifteen grains, if due to capillary oozing. If frooa 
typhoid fever or ulcer of the stomacb, treat as for pul- 
monary hemorrhage. 

Hiccough. — Acid drinks, cold douches, ether or chloro- 
form internally, externally or by inhalation; musk, 
opium, antispasmodics. 

Hysteria. — Inhalations of ether or chloroform for the 
spasms. If this is contra-indicated, give mono-bromide 
of camphor, musk, valerian, assafcetida, the bromides. 
In convulsive seizures, morphine and atropine hypo- 
dermically. 

Shock. — Warmth ; hot water bottle to feet, flanks and 
epigastrium; warm effusion to head; horizontal posi- 
tion ; frictions, stimulants, brandy, ammonia, galvan- 
ism to precordia. 

Strangury. — Vesical; hypodermic injection of mor- 
phine, to be folio wsd by other remedies ; rectal enemata 
of starch-water and laudanum, followed by a hot sitz- 
bath. — Am. Prac. and News. 

RECURRENr AMYGDALITIS AND PERI-AMYGDALITI3. 

Dr, Tori {La Ravista Clinical Terapeutica) employs the 
following: 

9?. Iodii metallic, cgms. 10-30 (Tf^jss— v). 

Tannin?" 3 " } ™ gms. 1-3 (grs. xv-xlv). 
Aquae, gms. 100 (fl. § iijss). M. 
Sig. Use as a gargle two or three times daily. 
If this be used faithfully for three months the pa- 
tients will be permanently, or for years, relieved of 
their recurrent attacks of tonsillitis. 

LIQUOR SODII BORATIS COMPOSITUS. 

Compound Solution of Borate of Sodium.— (Dobell's 
Solution). 

]&. Borate of sodium, 120 grs. 

Bicarbonate of sodium. 120 grs. 
Carbolic acid, crystallized, 24 grs. 
Glycerin, % fl. 3. 

Water, enough to make 16 fl. S. M. 
Sig. Dissolve the salts in about 8 fluid ounces of 
water, then add the glycerin, and the t arbolic acid pre- 
viously liquified by warming, and lastly, enough water 
to make 16 fluid ounces. 

GONORRHEA CHRONICA, 

By J. Goldberg, M. D., Buffalo, N. Y. 
]?L Sulpho-calcine, 5 ij. 
Aquae, § ij. M. 
Sig. Inject three times daily. 

This has helped a number of cases in my hands within 
the past mom h. It seems that the sulpho-c.-tJcine dis- 
solves the mucus and kills the microbe of the same. 



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FOR CHOLERA MORBUS. 

By Prof. John E, Clark, Detroit, Mich. 
Jfc. Tr. capsii i. 

Tr. camphorse, aa 3 ij. 
Elixir Simple, q. s., 3 j. M. 
Sig. Dose, a teaspoonful. 

T^NICIDE— FOR CHILDREN. 

By Dr. Mirovitch, 
J$. Naphthalin, gr. ivss-vij. 
Olei rkini, 5 ss. 
Essent. berganiot, gtt. ij. M. 
To adults, fasting, fifteen grains of naphthaline are 
given, followed immediately by an ounce of castor oil. 
For two days preceding administration of drug, diet 
should be well salted, acidified and highly spiced. In 
all his cases, a single dose of naphthaline sufficed to 
bring away taenia complete, even when other remedies 
had failed. He claims no toxic results from the naph- 
thaline. 

POST-PARTUM HEMORRHAGE. 

When oriinary means fail (Annali di Ginecologia, 
May 1, 1891), dip a piece of gauze or cotton into turpen- 
tine and introduce it into the uterine cavity, Contrac- 
tion is produced and the hemorrhage will cease at once. 

GASTRIC CATARRH, FLATULENT DYSPEPSIA, TYPHOID 
FEVER. 

By Br, A. Conklin, Elk Rapids, Mich. 
#. Eucalyptus (Sander & Son's), gtts. iij. 
Sig. To be taken every three hours in milk. 

COUGH MIXTURE. 

By T. G. Stephens, M. D., Sidney, Iowa. 
Jfc. Morph. acetas, grs. ij. 
Syr. prunus virg., 5 i. 
Copaiba, 5 iij. 
Tincture of J obelise, 5 v. 
Syr. of tolu, S ij. 
Oil of sassafras, gtt. v. M. 
Sig. Shake. Teaspoonful when the cough is trouble- 
some. 

FORMULA FOR SURGICAL USE OF FAIRCHILD'S PEPSIN 
AND EXTRACTUM PANCREATIS. 

Pure water heated, 115° to 130° F., fl. 5 iv. 
Acid HC1., U.S. P., ITBxvj. 
Pepsin in powder, 5 %. 
Prepare by shaking, or rubbing in a mortar until 
smoothly mixed. ; 

No. 2. 

Water heated 115° to 130° F., fl. 5 iv. 
AcidHCL.TJ. S. P., Tip xvj 
Glycerinum ptpticum, fi. 5 %• 
Mix. Form instantly a pure, bright solution. 

No. 3. 

EXTRACTUM PANCREATIS. 

Water heated 115° to 130° F., fl. 5 iv. 
Extractum Pancreatis, 5 j. 
Mix smoothly. If required to be alkaline, add soda bi- 
carbonate, grains, 5. 



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113 



ANTIPYRETICS IN DISEASES OF INFANCY. 

Demme, in the annual report of the Berne Hospital 
(Concours Medical), relates his experience of the antipy- 
retics in children. In the first place, however, he holds 
that their employment is unnecessary iu moderate pyr- 
exia (101° to 103° F.) • he prefers the application of cold 
damp cloths renewed every two hours ; or when there 
is much nervous excitement or insomnia, lukewarm 
baths (79° to 82.5°), lasting five or ten minutes, and re- 
peated once or twice a day. The propriety of using 
antipyretic drugs should be considered in cases in which 
there is a continuous temperature of about 104° F., and 
in adopting the treatment the cause of the pyrexia and 
the power of resistance possessed by the patient must be 
taken into account. 

These drugs are of value in enteric fever, acute rheu- 
matism, and broncho-pneumonia; they should be used 
with great caution in fibrinous pneumonia, diphtheria, 
and the acute ex anthems (measles, scarlet fever, etc.) 

In acute rheumatism, if there is a dislike to salicylate 
of soda or a tendency to and vomiting, he replaces it by 
salol. 

Quantity to be given daily in divided doses : salicylate 
of soda, 2 to 4 years, 8 to 15 grains; 5 to 10 years, 15 to 30 
grains ; 11 to 15 years, 38 to 45 grains ; salol (in powder), 
2 to 4 years, 12 to 16 grains, in three do*es; 5 to 10 years, 
22 to 33 or 41 grains, in three cr four doses ; 11 to 15 years, 
33 to 45 60 grains, in three or four doses. 

In enteric fever, he has had good results with sulphate 
of thallin; he gives it in powder every two hours, each 
dose being for a child of 3 to 4 years, 1-7 to % grain, 5 to 
10 years, y z grain; 11 to 15 years, % to % grain. 

In broncho-pneumonia, in which there is a liability to 
a long continuance of a high temperature and to relapses, 
he prefers anttpyrine to all other antipyretics ; he gives 
it dissolved in water with a little sugar and a few drops 
of cognac. He employs it also in the acute exanthemata 
and in serious diphtheria if the temperature becomes so 
high as to appear to call for an antipyretic. He gives it 
hourly in the following doses : 2 to 4 years, 3 to 6 grains ; 
5 to 10 years, 8 to 11^ grains; 11 to 15 years, 12% to 15 
grains. In the latter stages of broncho-pneumonia, 
where the fever is of the hectic type, the antipyretics 
belonging to the aromatic series have little effect. Sul- 
phate of quinine, on the contrary, not only hastens recov- 
ery, but actually "jugulates" the disease. He gives it 
in the following doses : 2 to 4 years, 3 to 6 grains ; 5 to 10 
years, 8 grains ; 11 to 15 years, 11% to 15 grains. 



TOPICAL APPLICATIONS IN DIPHTHERIA. 

By George W. Peck, M. D. t Omaha, Neb. 
It can be employed in all stages of the disease, without 
danger to the patient. It should be applied often and 
thoroughly, by means of a brush or cotton swab, until 
the diseased membrane entirely disappears. In connec- 
tion with this remedy I give as much brandy as the 
patient will bear, and such other remedies as may be in- 
dicated. 

fy. ,Acidi borici, 5 j . 
Acidi lactici, f 3j. 
Glyceiini, f 5 jss. 
Aquae dest., f3ijss. 
Liq. ferri subsulph., f 3 jss. M. 
Sig. This solution may be used in full strength or 
diluted with water, as each case may require. 



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PREVENTION OP TOXIC EFFECT OF COCAINE. 

By Isidor Gluck, M. D., Omaha, Neb. 
The formula which I have adopted is the following: 
fy. Phenol, drops, 2. 
Aqua destillata, 5j. 
Shake until solution is perfect, then add: 

Cocaine hydrochlorate, gr. 10. 
I have been using the formulae for over a year, and 
since using it have never had to deal With the toxic effect 
of the drug. In fact I have been able to use it in any 
quantity, and in any part of the nose or throat, with- 
out the least fear of harmful consequences. 

DIARRHOEA. OF INDIGESTION, ETC. 

By Prof. O. S, Armstrong, Detroit, Mich. 
Jfr. Bismuthi subnitratis, 5 j. 
Dyspepsinae (Morse), 9 ij. 
M. et. ft. chart No. xii. 
Sig. (Small doses but effectual). 

ANTACID IN PERITONITIS. 

By Prof. John E. Clark, Detroit, Mich. 

^. Sodii bicarb., 5 j. 
Acidi tartarici, 9 ij. 
Tr. opii, gtt ix. 
Aq. menth. pip., 3 j. 
Aquae pura, 3 iij. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful every hour or so. 

CHRONIC INFLAMATION OF THROAT. 

By Prof. Hiram Christopher, St. Joseph, Mo. 
^. Vaseline, 5j. 

Eucalyptol, gtt v. 
M. Spray. 

SORE THROAT. 

9*. Listerine, S ij. 
Tannic acid, 3 j. 
Glycerine, 3 j. 
Water, S iij. M. 
Sig. Use as a gargle every three to four hours. 

SPECIFIC FOR GRIPPE. 

Dr. John D. McGirk states {Med. and Surg. R*p.) that 
he has found that gelsemium alone is an abortive for la 
grippe in its milder form, where there is little or no fever. 
Two" or three five (5) drop doses of fluid extract g°l- 
semium, repeated at intervals of two hours, will seldom 
fail to afford complete relief. 

The distressing bronchial cough, with a sense of pain 
and oppression in the lungs and throat, which accom- 
panies so many cases of influenza is soon relieved by 
mustard plaster on the chest and the following expec- 
torant mixture : 

Jfc. Muriate of ammonia c. p , 5 iij. 
Morphia sulphate, gr. iij. 
Spirit of chloroform, 5j. 
Tr. scillae, 5ij. 
Tyr. senega, 5 ij . 

Syr. rock candy, q. s. ad Siv. M. 
Sig. A teaspoonful in water every two or three hours. 



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HAY ASTHMA. 

By Dr. T. St. Vernon, Milwaukee, Wis. 
fy. Eucalyptol, gtt ij. 
Sig. In syrup every two hours. 

MOTH POISON. 

fy. Oil patchouli, 5 drops. 
Naphthalin, 20 drops. 
Carbolic acid, 20 drops. 
Camphor, 50 grs. 
Oil turpentine, 5 drops. 
Alcohol, §j. 
Mix well, filter. Moisten a little filtering paper with 
the essence and place it between the woolen fabrics or 
furs to be preserved. Then pack away in a cool place. 

FOR PLEURODYNIA. 

For quick and lasting relief in pleurodynia, J. Adol- 
phus, M. D. {Medical Age), praises gelsemium and am- 
monium muriate. He gives the first in the form of the 
tincture, ten drops every hour; or, if the latter medicine 
is employed, twenty to thirty grains are administered 
every four to six hours. 

NERVOUS HEADACHE. 

5L Caffeine citratis, gr. j. 
Soda bicarb, gr. ij. 
Acetanilid, gr. v. 
M. Ft. pulv. No.j. Sig. At a dose, 

DEPILATORY. 

By Prof. Holland, Philadelphia, Pa. 
fy. Cerse flavae, 5ij. 
Shellac, § ss. 
Resin, 3iv. 
Picis burgund., 5 x. 
Gum damar., 3 iss. M. 
Sig. Heat ; before cold, roll into sticks. 

ASTHMA. 

The following used through the nostrils has a high 
repute for asthma. 

Tfr. Menthol, 5 j. 
Cerat, B ij. 
01. amyg. dulc, 5j. 
Zincioxidi, 5j. 
Acidi carbolici, 5 ss. M. 
Sig. Apply every few hours. 

THE " RED NOSE." 

By Prof. Unna. 
According to Unna, one-fifth of the cases are due to 
acne rosacea, with vascular dilitation. Unna gives 1% 
grains of ichthyol daily internally, and at the same time 
prescribes lotions of the same substance in watery solu- 
tion externally. At night, applications of the iollowing 
paste are of benefit : 

]jfc. Zinc pomade, 20.0. 
Rice powder, 5.0. 
Sulphur, 2.0. M. 



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CONSTIPATION —FLATULKNCY. 

By R. L. Patterson, M. D., Bridgeville, Pa. 
Jpfc. Magnesia calc. , S j. 
Pulv. rhei., *i 
Pulv. cubebs, f -- ,_ . 
Pulv. senna, f aa 3J * 
Sodii bicarb., J 
Sig. One-half a teaspoon ful in water three times a 
day. Does not " gripe." 



CARBUNCLES AND BOILS. 

By F. A. Alford, M. D., Ferndale, Cal. 
9?. Hydrarg, oxidi rubri, 5 j. 
Aeidi carbolici, gr. x. 
(Tiim camphor, gr. xx. 
Menthol, gr. xv. 
Morph. sul., gr. v. 
Cocainse hydrochlor., gr. v. 
Lanolin, | aa parts sequales ad unciam 
Vaselin, j j. M. 
Sig. Triturate carbolic acid, camphor and menthol 
until liquified; then add the morph. sul. and cocaine, 
and lastly the mercury. Apply constantly and very 
freely, with no poultices. 

COMEDONES—" BLACKHEADS." 

By Prof. Unna, Vienna. 
Jfi. Lanolin, 10 gramme?. 
Vaselin, 20 grammes. 
Hydrogen perox., 20 to 40 grammes. M. 
Sig. Apply night and morning. 

ANTISEPTIC TREATMENT OF CHRONIC DIARRHCEA. 

Jfc. Acid salicyl., 1 gramme. 
Aque destil., 500 grammes. 
Alcohol, q. s. M. 
Sig. For one rectal injection. This is injected through 
a long tube. The injection is repeated several times a 
day. 

also: 
Jfc. Salol, 4 grammes. 

01. ricini, 20 grammes. 
Syrup rhei, 40 grammes. 
Aquae cinnamon, 150 grammes. 
Gum Arabic, q. s. M. 
Sig. Tablespoon ful every hour till the effect is pro- 
duced. 
For diet, milk, eggs, etc., are ordered. 

COMPOSITION FOR FLY-PAPER. 

9?. Resin, 60 parts. 

Linseed oil, 36 parts. 
Yellow wax, 4 parts. M. 

MIGRAINE. 

The following is recommended in La Medicine Mod- 
erne: 

Jfr, Citrate of caffeine^ V/ 2 gr. 
Phenacetin, 2 gr. 
Sugar of milk. 4 gr. M. 
Sig. To he made into one powder. This dose may be 
repeated, if necessary, in the course of two hours. 



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ECZEMA OF CHILDREN. 

Jpfc. Bismuth subnitr., 10 0. 
Zinci oxyd., 2.0. 
Glycerini, 8.0. 
Acid carbol., gtt xx. 
Vaselin. albi, 30.0. 
Another. 

Tfc. Bismuth subnitr., 20.0. 
Zinci oxyd., 5.0. 
Acid carbol., 2.0 
Vaseline albi, 30.0. M. 
Sig. Ext. Use. 

Still Another, 
When there is much irritation and itching: 
Jfc. Bismuth subnit., 5.0. 
Glycerine, 20.0. 
Acid carbol., gtt xij. 
Aquse rosar., 30.0. M. 
Sig. Shake well and apply with a soft brush. 

MORNING LAXATIVE. 

By Prof. Henry F. Lyster, Detroit, Mich. 
Jifr. Epsom salts, 3 jss. 

Zingiber, pulv., 5 ij. M. . 
Sig, two-thirds teaspoonful to wine-glass of water, 
before breakfast. 

HYDROTHORAX. 

By Prof. Pepper, Philadelphia, Pa. 

9?. Mass. hydrarg. 
Pulv. scillae. 

Pulv. digitalis, 55 gr. xx. 
Ext. nucis vomicae, gr. x. 
M. Et ft. pil. No. xx. 
Sig. One pill three times a day. 
or: 
Jjs. Hydrarg. chlor. corros, gr. j. 
Potassi iodidi, Sij. 
Spt. aetheris nitrosi, f 5 ss. 
Aquae cinuamomi, q. s. ad. i 5 iv. M. 
Sig. One teaspoonful thrice daily. 

CHAPPED HANDS. 

The Times and Register gives this formula for chapped 
hands: 

^fc. Methol, 12 grammes. 
8alol, 30 grammes. 
01. olive, 30 Tip. 
Lanolin, 1% oz. M. 
Sig. Apply twice daily. 

COLD IN THE HEAD." 

A good treatment for this, if the sufferer must be QUt 
and about his work, is to use a snuff composed as follows : 
#. Menthol, 3 gr. 

Powd. boracic acid, 5j. 
Subnitrate of bismuth, 5 1^. 
Powd, benzoin, 51%. M. 
Sig. A good-sized pinch of this may be snuffed up 
five or six times a day ; and it will not only relieve the 
stuffiness and the other disturbing symptoms, but pro- 
mote a rapid cure. 



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DIPHTHERIA. 

By Prof. J. Lewis Smith, England. 
$;. Acidi carbolici, 

01. eucalypti, aafSj. 
01. terebinthinse, f § viij. M. 
Siff. One ounce in a quart of water to be kept sim- 
mering on a stove in the sick room. 

LA GRIPPE OR INFLUENZA COLDS. 

Few remedies are more reliable, and act better as a 
preventive, or lessen the distressing symptoms of an 
influenza cold, than the following mixture, says the 
British and Colonial Druggist : 

fy. Sodii salicylas, Sjss. 
Liq. ammon. acet., 3 ij. 
Aq. camph., ad 3 vj. 
Misce. Capt.: 3 ss. every third hour. 
Sig. If this be taken every two or three hours when 
the tirst symptoms of cold come on, it will usually ward 
off the attack. 

LA GRIPPE. 

By Prof. Dayton Parker, Detroit, niich. 
#. Sulphate of morphine, gr. j . 
Ext. colocynth, gr. iij. 
Phenacetin, gr. xxx. 
M. Div. in 15 capsules. 
Sig, Take one once in three hours. 

GALL STONES. 

By Prof Dujardin-e aumetz. 
He employs as cholagogues: 

jfr. Euonymin, ) aa gms., 2. 

Saponis medicinal, ) (grs. xxx). M. 
Sig. Sufficient tor twenty pills. Taxe one pill morn- 
ing and evening. 

9?. Sodii salicylic, gms. 15 (5iv). 
Aquae, gms. 250 (fl. 3 viij). M. 
Sig. A dessertspoonful after each meal. 
For the gall-stone colic one may try large doses of olive 
oil (200 grammes, — fl. 3 vij — at a time). If this fails then 
he advises hypodermatic injections of atropine and 
morphine, according to the following formula: 

Jp. Morphise sulphat., cgms. 10 (gr. jss). 
Atropise sulphat., cgm. 1 (gr. 1-7). 
Aquae sterilizat., gms. 20 (fl. 5v). M. 
Sig. Inject a (Pravaz) syringeful of this solution. 

HYPODERMIC ERGOTIN INJECTIONS. 

By Prof. Biedert* 
J&. Ergotin, 1.0. 
Aq. dest., 5.0. 
Acid, carbol., 0.01. M. 
This solution is totally free from irr tating qualitiei 
and furthermore keeps for a long time. 

STOMATITIS AND DIFFICULT TEETHING. 

1. Paint the gums with the following mixtuia. 

Ijfc. Cocainae mur., gr. iss. 
Sodii chlor., gr. xv. 
Glycerini, 
Aquse dest., aa 5 iiss. 

2. Spray a boracic acid solution on the inflamed parts. 



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ANTHRAX. 

By Prof. Spohn. 
As a treatment which will render an incision unnec- 
essary, cover the anthrax with wadding soaked in the 
following solution : 

#. Chloralis, 20.0. 
Glycerini. 

Aq.dest., aa 90.0. M. 
Sig. External use. 

SNAKE BITE. 

By Dr. J. A. Henning. 
The safest and best treatment is to give, in all cases, 
a reasonable amount of a good quality of spirits frumenti 
until its influence is felt, then give the following pre- 
scription : 

P. Ext jaboran.U, fi., 5 j. 
Ext. gelsemii, fl., 3 j. 
Glycerine, 5 j. 
Aquae, q. s. ad., 5 iv. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful every hour until sweating com- 
mences, then less often. 

I have been using the jaborandi in a number of cases, 
and I think it is a better, safer, and speedier antidote to 
snake poison than whiskey. Jaborandi is a better spe- 
cific than whiskey, but it is best to use both. My author- 
ity for using the jaborandi is Dr. H C. Yarrow, curator 
of reptiles in the National Museum at Washington. 

LOCAL ANESTHESIA. 

A British dentist says: From time to time we have 
had recommended to us formulae for solutions for pro- 
ducing local anaesthesia in teeth extractions, but in 
my hands they have been "vanity and vexation ot 
spirit; " so have the preparations which are advertised 
in the dental journals. The following has given the best 
results, especially for the extractions of stumps, the ob- 
jection to its usebeing its powerful odor: 
Jfc. .ZEther pur., 5 vj. 

Menthol, 3 iv. 

Ext. cannab.Ind., grs. 83. 

01. menth. pip., 3 j. M. 

TAPEWORM. 

By Prof. LaMere, France. 
$fc. Extract of male fern. 5 iss. 
Calomel, gr. vii. 
Distilled water, g ss. 
Powdered gum arabic, a sufficient quan- 
tity to make an emulsion. M. 
Sig. Before this mixture is administered it should be 
well shaken, and the patient be directed on the day 
previous to its use to subsist entirely on a milk diet. It 
is stated that the worm will be expelled in from thirty 
to forty minutes afcer the administration of this medi- 
cament, if these directions are carefully followed. In 
children aged from six to twelve years, one half this 
quantity should be given. 

CRURAL ULCERS. 

Thor, of Budapest, has seen crural ulcers quickly heal 
over under resorcin ointment, which at the same time 
favorably influences the pain. The strength of the salve 
varies from 5 to 25 per cent. 



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HEMORRHAGE. 

9?. Powdered ergot, 5 iiss. 
Sulphuric acid, TIP xxx. 
Distilled water, 1 pint. 
Boil and evaporate to six ounces and then add— 
Alcohol, 5 vj. 
Syrup of cinnamon, 3 j. M. 

CHRONIC TONSILITIS. 

9?. Acid, tannic, gr. xv. 
Tinct. iodinii, gtt. ij. 
Aquae, fS vj. 
Glycerin., f3 ss. M. 
Sig. Tablespoonful every three hours. 

STAINING SOLUTIONS FOR BA.CILLI. 

I. ZiehVs Fuchsine Solution: 
Fuchsine, 1.0. 
Alcohol, 95 per cent, 10.0. 
Sol. acidi carbolici, 5 per cent. 
£. Decolorizing Solution: 

Nitric acid, 5 0. 
Alcohol, 95 per cent, 85.0. 
Distilled water, 15.0. 
3. Differential Staining Solution. — Concentrated aque* 
ous malachite-green solution, prepared by taking an ex- 
cess of malachite-green ; add to distilled water, allow it 
to stand for two days, then filter. 

HAY FEVER. 

By Dr. Philpots, France. 
9?. Acid boric, pulv., 2.0 (gr. xxx). 
Halicyl. natr., 2.5 (gr. xxxviij). 
Cocaine mur., 0.12 (gr.jss). M. f. p. 
Sig. To be insuflated into the nostrils. 

CICATRIZANT. 

Dr. Schleich has found that iodide of potash promotes, 
in an astonishing manner, the cicatrization of extensive 
wounds. He used a 5 : 200 solution in adults and a 3 : 200 
in children. Unhealthy wounds would assume a healthy 
appearance, and, in general, the time required for heal- 
ing was greatly reduced. 



1$6. Acidi salicylici. 

Ammon chloride, aa gr. xxx. 
Glycerin., fl. 3 ij. M. 
Sig. Apply to face well, at night. 

HEPATIC ERUPTIONS, OR " COLD SORES " ON LIP8. 

By R. L. Patterson, Bridgeville, Pa. 
]jfc. Spir. camphor, 5 vj. 

Liniment camphor, U. S. P., t j. 
(Camphorated oil). 
Declat's glyco. phenique, 5 ij. M. 
Sig. Apply frequently. 

SYPHILIS. 

Jfc. (Liquor of Van Smieten). 

Hyararg. bichloridi, 1 part. 
Alcohol, ln« pts. 
Aquae, 900 pts. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful after each meal. 



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SYRUP OP GIBERT. 

Ijfc. Hydrag. biniodidi, gr. j. 
Potassii iodidi. 
Aq. destillat, aa 5j. 
Syr. simpl., 5 j. M. 
Sig. One to four teaspoonfuls per day 

ABRASIONS— CUTANEOUS DISORDERS. 

This antiseptic adhesive ointment protects the surface 
of the wound and is of especial service in dressing 
wounds of the face, and valuable in cutaneous eruption, 
excoriation and ulceration: 

9?. Zinci oxidi, gr. v. 

Zinci chloridi, gr. xx. 
Gelatinse, 5 vj. 
Listerine, 5 vij. M. 
Sig. The gelatine to be dissolved in the listerine by 
aid of gentle heat, then apply to the parts. 

TYPHOID FEVER. 

By Ernil Bories, Dayton, Wash. 
P. Eucaly ptol, (Sander' a ) , 5 iij . 
Muc, acacise, S ij. 
Saccharine, gr. iij . 
Sodae bicarbonas, gr. vj. 
Aquae, distil, q. s. ad., 3 iv. M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful every three hours. 

INFANTILE ECZEMA. 

Jfc. Hyd. chlor. mitis., gr. x. 
Lycopodium, gr. xij. 
Eucalyptol, (Sanders'), 5 1%. 
Lanoline, 5j. 

Aquae, distil, q. s. to make ointment. M. 
Sig. Apply night and morning with gentle friction. 

ACUTE RHEUMATISM IN CHILDREN. 

By Dr. Geo. F. Gill, St. Louis, Mo. 
In acute articular rheumatism, with heart complica- 
tion, in children, I give salicylate of sodium, gr. v to gr. 
x ; blister the praecordial region and follow up with a 
hot poultice. I prescribe calomel, gr. v to gr. x, every 
fifteen minutes for five or six hours, until the rough 
sounds of the heart subside. Digitalis is given to sup- 
port the heart. As a tonic after-treatment, I give 
arseniate of sodium, gr. 1-100 to gr. 1-25 three times 
daily. 

PALPITATION OF THE HEART. 

By Dr. T. A. Fairbairn, San Diego, Cal. 
Jfc. Tr. veratrum, vir., gtt. ij. 
Potass, bicarb., gr. v. 
Tr. capsici, gtt. xx. M. 
Sig. At a dose. 

DROPSY, SCARLATINAL. 

By Dr. B. Denner, Berne, Switzerland. 
fy. Diuretin, gr. xxij. 
Distilled water, S iij. 
Brandy, gtt. x. 
Sugar, gr. xl. M. 
Sig. To be taken in the course of the 24 hours in 
doses of tablespoonful. 



INDEX. 



Abrasions, Cutaneous Disorders, 121. 
Abscesses and Boils, 20. 
Abscess-Mammary, to Prevent, 19. 
Acne, 97, 101, 120. 

and Chlorasma, 10. 

Obstinate, 35. 

Rosacea, 15. 
Acute Tonsillitis, 22, 46, 89, 106. 

Bronchial Catarrh, 16. 

Follicular Tonsillitis, 46. 

Pleuritis, previous to the stage of Effusion, 58. 

Bronchitis, 19. 

Rheumatism, 15. 
in Children, 121. 
Acetanilide tor Children, 62. 
Adhesive Mucilage, 100. 
Ague (Sure Cure), 49, 59. 
Albuminuria, 79. 

ot Pregnancy, 83, 95. 
Alterative and Tonic, 39. 
Alopecia, 15. 

Areata, 15. 
Amaurosis, Rheumatic, 35. 
Amblyopia, Tobacco, 38. 
Amenorrhcea with Anaemia, 79. 
Amygdalitis Recurrent and Peri-Amy gdalitis, 111. 
Anaesthesia, Cutaneous, 109. 
Anaesthetic, Local, 85. 
Anaemia and Chlorosis, Constipation of, 6. 

with Amenorrhcea, 79, 
Angina Pectoris, 9, 108. 
Anodyne, 68. 
Antacid and Peritonitis, 114. 

Equivalents, Table of, 67. 
Anthrax, 119. 
Anti-Fat Diet Table, 85. 

Emetic Drops, 47. 

Mosquito Powder, 106. 

Malarial Tonic, 27. 

Rheumatic Mixture, 23. 
Antipyretics in Diseases of Infancy, 113. 
Antifebrile Mixture, 43. 
Antiseptics, Liquor, 53, 91, 110. 

Dentifrice, 45. 
Antipyrine in Gonorrhoea, 40. 
Anus and Genitals, Eczema of, 47, 51. 
Applications for Sore Nipples, 36 
Arterial Sedative, (Typhoid Fever,) 48. 
Arm, Impetigo of, 6. 
Ascarides for, 34. 
Ascaris Lumbricoides, 6. 
Asthma, 4, 62, 96, 115. 
Asthmatic Dyspnoea, 60. 
Atonic Dropsy, 36. 
Atropine, Poisoning, 60. 

Barber's Itch, 64. 
Back Ache, 109. 
Bile, Deficient, 5. 



INDEX. 123 



Biliousness, 75. 

Bilious Attacks, (Adults,) 88. 

Bowels, Indolent in Aged Persons, 13. 

Boils, 18, 20, 26, 116. 

Bright's Disease Cough, 47. 

Cutter Treatment of, 81. 
Bronchial Catarrh of Whooping Cough, 53. 
Bronchocele, 35 
Bronchitis, Acute, 4, 19, 44, 77. 

in First Stages of, 25. 

Chronic and Cough in Euphysenia, 40. 

Chronic, 14, 31, 99. 

Chronic and Cough of Old Age, 14 

and Colds, 51. 

in Children, 84. 

Bromidrosis Pedum, 15. 

Burns, 59, 65, 71, 96. 

and Scalds, 73. 

Calomel Incompatibility, 99. 
Cancer, Cutter Treatment of, 81. 

Paste, 97. 

Cure, 60. 
Garbuncles and Boils, 116. 
Cardiac Hypertrophy, 82. 

Asthenia, 46. 

Debility for, 34. 
Carcinoma Uteri, 106. 
Carbuncle, 30. 
Caustic, 10. 
Catarrh. Acute Bronchial, 16. 

Acute, Nasal, Pharyngeal and Bronchial, 5. 

Chronic, 27. 

Gastric, 26, 30, 112. 
Nasal, 22, 42. 

Infantile Chronic, 8. 

Nasal Effusion from, 17. 

Senile, 14. 

Bronchial of Whooping Cough, 58. 

Naso-Pharyngeal, 96. 

and La Grippe, all Stages of, 101. 
Catarrhal Cough and Hoarseness, 42. 

Nasal Douche, 24. 
Cephalalgia, 100. 

Cerumen, Deficient Secretions of, 6. 
Chafing or Intertrigo, 109. 
Chancre, Soft, 37. 
Chancroid, 37. 
Chapped Hands, 117. 

Lips, 82. 
Chemists and Druggists, Test Papers for, 28, 29. 
Chilblains, 68, 80. 
Children Teething, Convulsions in, 43. 

Acute Bronchitis in, 84. 

Worms in, 94. 

Rheumatism in, 57. 

of Receded Eruptions in, 13. 

Diarrhoea of, 4. 

Dysentery of, 5, 6. 

Vermifuge for, 32. 

Teething, Worms Convulsions in, 40. 

Constipation of, 50. 

Emetic for, 70. 

Summer Diarrhoea of, 63. 

Acetanilid for, 62. 
Chloasma, 10 



124 INDEX. 



Chloroform Narcosis, 88. 

Poisoned by, 23. 
Chlorosis, 22. 
Cholagogue, 43. 
Cholera Infantum, 21, 25, 63. 

Morbus, 112. 

or Dysentery, 42. 
of Malarial Fever, 21. 
Chronic Cervical Endometritis, 66. 

Cystitis, 70. 

Eczema, 20, 33, 78. 
in Children, 10. 

Bronchitis and Cough of Old Age, 14. 

Gastric Catarrh for, 26. 

Gastritis, 53. 

Hepatitis, 11. 

Nasal Catarrh, 22, 42. 

Catarrhal Conjunctivitis, 9. 

Pneumonia, 7. 

Pharyngitis, 22. 

Quinsy and Putrid Sore Throat, 

.Rheumatism, 11. 

Tonsillitis, 120. 
Chrysarobin Pile Cure, 84. 
Cicatrizant, 120. 
Cirrhosis (Beginning), 51. 

of Liver, 104. 
Cocaine Antidote, 42. 

Prevention of Toxic Effect of, 114. 
Colds, Acute, 76. 

to Abort, 98. 

and Bronchitis, 51. 

in the Head, 117. 
Colors for Show Bottles, 101. 

and How to Produce Them, 69. 
Colliquative Diarrhoea, 25. 
Colic, Flatulent, 7. 
Conjunctivitis, Chronic, 9, 11. 
Constipation, 18, 78. 

Obstinate, 20, 29. 

of Anaemia and Chlorosis, 6. 

Chronic, 55. 

Flatulency, 116. 

of Children, 50. 
Comedones (Black Heads), 55, 116. 
Constitutional Treatment, 95. 
Consumption, 92. 

Cutter Treatment for, 81. 

Soothing Mixture for, 24. 
Consumptive Cough, 8. 
Convulsions, Infantile, 40, 70, 82. 

in Teething Children, 43. 

Puerperal, 94. 
Cooling Injections, 14. 
Coryza, 87. 
Corn Cure, 36. 
Costiveness from Torpor of Colon and Deficient Bile, 5. 

with Indigestion, 5. 
Cough, Whooping, 4. 

in Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis, 40. 

Syrup, 24, 69. 

Chronic Laryngeal and Bronoiiial, 101. 

Mixture, 17, 48, 77, 104, 112. 

of Phthisis, 20. 

Consumptive, 8. 
Creosote (Beechwood) in Phthisis, 86. 



INDEX. 125 



Croup, 4, 51,59,90. 

and Diphtheria, 32. 

Protracted, 5. 

Spasmodic, 5. 
Crural I leer, 119. 
Cutting Edges, to Preserve, 103. 
Cutaneous Affections, 9. 
Cystitis, for, 30, 59. 

Chronic, 70. 

Orchitis, 75, 

Dtrndruff, 69. 

Deafness, Deficiency of Cerumen, 6. 

Debility, 25. 

Cardiac, 34. 

with Profuse Sweating, 8. 
Delirium of Typhoid Fever, 21. 

Tremens, 13, 92. 
Dentrifice, Antiseptic, 45. 
Depilatory, 15, 72, 115. 
Dewees Emmenagogue, 53. 
Diabetes Mellitus, 13, 38, 90. 
Diarrhoea of Children, 4, 30, 63. 

of Typhoid Fever, 3, 9. 

Chronic, 8, 32, 35, 41, 66, 85, 102. 

Antiseptic Treatment of, 116. 

Colliquative, 25. 

G-reenish, of Babes, S8. 

of Indigestion, 114. 

Mixture, Loomis's, 102, 
Squibbs's, 102. 
Thielmann's, 102. 
Velpeau's, 104. 

Obstinate, 19. 

of Puerperal Septicaemia, 89. 

in the Aged, 37. 
Diaphoretic and Diuretic, 12. 
Diphtheria, 4, 26, 32, 34, 94, 93, 107, 113, 118. 
Disorders (Fermentation) of Digestive Tract, 107. 
Diuretic and Diaphoretic, 12. 
Dobell's Solution, 107. 
Dropsy, Atonic, 36, 76, 121. 

After Scarlatina, 11. 
Druggists and Chemists, Test Papers, 28, 29. 
Dry Seborrhcea of Scalp, 51. 
Dysmenorrhoea, 11, 25, 35, 38, 44, 47, 49, 50, 56, 73. 
Dysentery, 36, 39, 44, 72, 84. 

or Cholera Morbus, 42. 

Chronic, 8. 

of Children, 5, 6. 
Dyspepsia, 26. 

with Chronic Constipation and Sour Stomach, 38. 

Infantile, 47, 108. 

Flatulent, 31, 54, 62, 94, 112. 

Ear, Wax in, 48. 

Earache, 27, 75, 90. 

Early Stages of Pneumonia and Pleurisy, 9. 

Ecthvma lor, 19. 

Eczema, 10, 43, 87. 

of the Anus, 47, 51, 

with Burning Heat, 14. 

Chronic, 20, 33, 78. 

of Children, 24, 41, 117, 121. 

Palpebral, 38. 

and Varicose Ulcer of Leg, 95. 



126 



Eczematous and Sore Nipples, 42. 
Emetic for Children, 70 

Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis, Cough in, 40. 
Endometritis, Chronic and Sterility, 66. 
Enlargement of the Prostrate, 19. 
Enlarged Spleen, 24, 37. 
Enteritis, Uncomplicated, 7. 
Epilepsy, 20, 31, 36, 83. 
Epithelioma, Treatment for, 96. 
Epistaxis, 66. 
Erysipelas, 25, 26, 99. 
(New Method), 93. 

Erythema Nodosum, 15. 

Eucalyptus Toilet Vine ar, 105. 

Exanthemata of Children and Malignant Fevers, 16. 

Eye Lotion, 48. 

Facial Neuralgia, 41. 

Fairchild's Pepsin and Extractum Pancreatis, Formulae 

for Surgical Use of, 112. 
False Diphtheritic Membrane, Application for Rapid 

Dissolution, 98. 
Febrifuge, A, 104. 
Febrile Affections, 12. 
Fermentation, Gastric and Intestinal, 99. 
Fetid Breath, 103. 
Fever, Typhoid, 9, 32, 49. 

Yellow, Treatment of, 91. 

Relapsing Muscle Pains in, 14. 

Asthenic Tonic in, 17. 

Mixture, Laxative, 69. 
Fibroid Tumors, 1>. 
Fissured Nipple, Treatment of, 77. 
Flatulent Colic, 7. 

Dyspepsia, 31, 54. 
Flushings at Climacteric. 37, 
Fly Paper, Composition for, 116. 
Freckles, 38. 
Fungous Skin Diseases, 8. 

Gall Stones, 118. 

Gargle to Prevent Loosening of the Teeth, 47. 

for Chronic Pharyngitis, 53. 
Gastric Ulcer, 4, 60. 

Irritability, 6. 
Gastrodynia, 8, 33. 
Gastralgia, 1 6, 43. 
Gastritis, Chronic, 53. 
Genitals and Anus, Eczema of, 51. 
Genital Organs, Vegetation of, 103. 
Goitre, 98. 
Gonorrhoea, 25, 30, 32, 37, 40, 41,45, 62, 77, 84, 100, 106, 111. 

Lingering or Gleet, 57, 

Purulent, 70. 
Gonorrheal Rheumatism, 20, 23. 
Gout, 62. 

or Rheumatism, 93. 
Greenish Diarrhoea of Babies, 88. 
Grippe, Specific for, 114. 

Hsematemesis, 60. 
Haemoptysis, 30, 66, 68. 
Hay Asthma, 115. 

Fever, 120. 
Headache, 23, 103. 



INDEX. 127 



Headache, Sick, Nervous, 16, 49. 

Neryous, 44, 115. 

from i erebral Anaemia, 25. 
Heart Failure, 45. 

Palpitation of, 121. 

Liver or Kidney Troubles, 95. 

Disease, for Advanced, 31. 

Stimulant, 90. 
Heliotrope, Perfume, 75. 
Hematuria, 8. 
Hemorrhage, 120. 

Uterine, 48. 
Hemorrhagic Diathesis, 8. 
Hemorrhoids, 35, 64, 95. 

Radical Cure of, 43. 

Salve for, 104. 

with Constipation, 78. 
Hepatic Eruptions, or " Cold Sores " on Lips, 120. 
Hepatitis, Chronic, 11. 
Herpes Zoster, Shingles, 49. 

Preputialis, 46. 
Hoarseness and Catarrhal Cough, 42. 
Hydrothorax, 117. 
Hyperidro8is of the Feet, 58. 
Hyper-Acidity of the Stomach, 34. 
Hypodermic Ergotine Injections, 118. 
Hysteria, 21, 35." 

of the Middle Aged, 9S. 

Impetigo of Arm, 6. 
Lnpotency, 19, 85. 
Improved Blaud Pill, 88. 
Incontinence of Urine, 15, 25, 68. 
Indolent Bowels in Aged. Persons, 13. 
Indigestion, 13. 

with Flatulence and Pain, 98. 

with Phosphatic Diathesis, 16. 

with Costiveness, 5. 
Infantile Eczema, 41, 121. 

Diarrhoea, 30. 

Dyspepsia, 47. 

Convulsions, 21, 70, 82. 
Injections, Cooling, 14. 
Ink and Rust Stains, 60, 75. 
Insomnia, 16, 23, 100. 

Insect Bites, Protective Lotion Against, 100. 
Intestinal Hemorrhage in Typhoid Fever, 10. 

Antiseptics, 108 
Iodoform, Substitute for, 76. 
Irritability, Vesical, 46. 

Gastric, 6. 
Irritation of Nettle Rash and other Cutaneous Affec- 
tions, 9. 
Irritable Bladder with Acid Urine, 14. 
Itching of Jaundice, 109. 

Jaundice, Itching of, 109. 

Joints, Rheumatic, 48. 

Kidney, Liver and Heart Troubles, 95. 

La Grippe or Influenza, 118. 

and Catarrh, All Stages of, 101. 
Low Febrile Affections, 12.. 
Laryngismus Stridulus, 3. 
Laxative, 71. 

and Tonic 16. 



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INDEX. 



Laxative Cough Syrup, G9. 

Lead Colic, Preventive of, 3. 

Lesions— Syphilitic, Oral, Iangual and Pharyngeal, 79. 

Leucorrhoea, 90, 98. 

Lichen, 32. 

Linimentum Aconiti, 52. 

Chloroformi Co., 52. 

Terbinthles Co., 53. 

Terebinthinse, 52. 
Liebreich's Tuberculosis Remedy, 102. 
Liquor Antisepticus, 110. 

Sodii Boratis Compositus, 111. 
Liver, Heart and Kidney Troubles, 95, 

Cirrhosis of, 104. 
Local Paralysis, 32. 

Anaesthesia, 119. 

Anaesthetic, 85. 
Lumbago, 18, 36, 45, 61, 97. 
Lumbricoides, Ascaris, 6. 
Lupus, 37. 
Lymphadenoma, 79. 

Malarial Fever, 26. 

Cholera Morbus of, 21. 
Hematuria, 27. 
Malignant Fevers and Exanthemata of Children, 16. 

Sore Throat, 16. 
Mammary Abscess, 19. 
Mastitis, 45. 
Mastodynia, 36. 
Medical 'Emergencies, 110. 
Menorrhagia, 8, 63. 
Menthol in Pruritus, 61, 73. 
Mercurial Chologogue, 71. 
Metals, Hare, Price of, 74. 
Migraine, 103, 116. 
Mixtures of Philadelphia Hospita 
Mistura Alterans Conip., 52. 

Antifebrilis, 52. 

Anticolica, 52. 

Expectorans, 52. 

Ferri Aperiens, 52. 
Mixture, Antife brine, 43. 
Morning Laxative, 117. 
Moth Poison, 115. 
Mouth Wash, Antiseptic, 104. 

A Good, 33. 
Muscles Pains in Relapsing Fever, 14. 
Mucilage, Adhesive, 100. 

Nasal Catarrh Spray, 17. 

Effusion from Catarrh, 17. 
Naso-Pharyngeal Catarrh, 96. 
Nausea and Vomiting, 93. 
Nerve Impulses, Velocity of, 65. 
Nervous Cough, 12, 44. 

Headache, 44. 

or Sick Headache, 16, 29. 
Nettle Rash and other Cutaneous Affections, 9. 
Neuralgia, 71,72. 

Facial, 41. 

and Rheumatism, 12. 

Superficial, 61. 

without Morphine, A Remedy for, 76. 
Neuralgias, Ocular, 24. 
Neuralgic Headache, 30. 



INDEX. 129 



Neuralgic and Rheumatic Pains, 7. 
Neurasthenia, Cutter Treatment for, 81. 
Nipple, Fissured, Treatment of, 77. 
Nitroglycerin in Emergencies, 79. 

Obstinate, Acne, 95. 

Constipation, 20. 
Ocu.ar Neuralgias, 24. 
CEsophagus, Stricture, 107. 
Ointment, Colorless Iodine, 76. 

for Hemorrhoids, 89. 
Orchitis— Cystitis, 75. 

Palpitation of the Heart, 121. 
Pediculi Pubis, 27. 
Pediculus Pubis, 49, 92. 
Pelvic Cellulitis, 40. 
Peritonitis, 89,114. 
Perspiring Feet, 73. 
Phagedena, Sloughing, 11. 
Pharyngitis, 33, 48. 

Chronic, 22. 

Gargle for Chronic, 53. 

Sub-Acute Gargle for, 75. 
Phosphatic Diathesis with Indigestion, 16. 

Deposits from Urine, 3. 
Phthisis, 50. rt" 

Night Sweats of, 6. 

Laryngeal, Spray in, 106. 

Creasote (Beechwood) in, 86. 

Pills for, 23. 

Distressing Cough in, 37. 
Pigment Spots of Pregnancy, 85, 73. 
Pile Cure, Chrysarobin, 84. 
Piles, 91. 

Itching, 43. 

Painful, 63. 
Pills, Aperient, 101. 

Hepatic, 106. 

Improved Blaud, 88. 

•or Phthisis, 23. 
Plaster of Paris Formulas, 109. 
Piatt's Chlorides, 48. 
Pleurisy, Acute, 4. 
Pleurites, 34. 

Acute, Previous to the Stage of Effusion, 58. 
Pleurodynia, 115. 
Pneumonia, 69, 106, 107. 

and Pleurisy, 9. 

Chronic, 7. 
Poisoned by Chloroform, 23. 
Poisoning by one grain of Atropine, 60. 
Post-Partum Hemorrhages, 94, 112. 
Poultice that retains heat longer than Flax Seed— suit- 
able in Pneumonia, fa 
Pregnancy, Albuminuria of, 83, 95. 

Vomiting of, 30, 99, 100. 

Pigment Spots of, 85. 
Prolapsus Recti. 92. 
Prostration in Typhus, 13. 
Prostrate, for Enlarged, 19. 
Protective Lotion Against Insect Bites, 100. 
Protracted Croup, 5. 
Pruritis— Winter, 29. 
Pruritus Ani, 61. 

Vulvae, 3, 22, 24, 27, 39, 46, 88, 106. 



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Prurigo, 35. 

Pruriginous Affections of Aged, 14. 
Puerperal Convulsions, 94. 
Putrid Sore Throat, 3. 
Psoriasis, 17, 19, 33, 59, 78, 80, 99 
Psoriasis Palmaris et. P. Dorsalis, 44. 
Ptyalism, 50. 
Pyseniia, 23. 

Quinsy, Chronic, 3, 70. 

and Sloughing Sore Throat, 3. 

Radical Cure of Hemorrhoids, 43. 
Receded Eruptions of Children, 13. 
Red Nose, 115. 
Relaxed Sore Throat, 11. 
Rheumatic Joints, 48. 

Mixture, Anti, 23. 

and Neuralgic Pains, 7. 

Amaurosis, 35 

Pericarditis, for Acute, 31. 
Rheumatism, Acute, 22, 36. 

Acute, and Mild Febrile Affections with Harsh, Dry 
Skin, 15. 

and Neuralgia, 12. 

Chronic, 11, 18, 42, 67, 89, 103. 

in Children, 57. 

Gonorrheal, 20, 23. 

or Gout, 93, 

and Sprain Liniment, 58. 

Sub-Acute, 29. 
Ringworm, 31,41,72. 
Rotter's Antiseptic, 101. 
Round Worms, 33. 
Rubeola (Measles), 38, 110. 

Scabies, for, 15, 94, 98. 
Scalds and Burns, 73. 
Scarlatina, 44, 

Dropsy After, 11, 121. 
Sciatica, 17, 27. • 

Sea Foam lor Shampooing, 18. 
Seborrhcea, 24. 

of Scalp, Dry, 51. 

and Scalp Eczema, 97. 
Secondary Syphilis, 40. 
Sedative Cough Mixture, 17. 

and Stimulant, 9. 
Seminal Emissions, 66. 
Senile Catarrh, 14. 
Septicaemia, 108. 
Shampooing, Sea Foam, 18. 
Shingles, Herpes Zoster, 49. 
Sick Headache, 49. 
Sighing, 46. 
Skin Di eases, 7. 

Fungous, 8. 
Slimy Stools, 4. 
Sloughing Phagedena, 11. 

Sore Throat and Quinsy, 3. 
Snake Bite, 119. 
Soft Chancre, 37. 
Solubility of New Medicines, 65. 
Sore Mouth of Nursing Women, 109. 

Nipples, Application, 36, 41. 

Throat, 96, 114. 



INDEX. 131 



Sore Throat, Malignant, 3, 7, 16. 
Kelaxed, 10. 
of Scarlatina, 108. 
and Quinsy, 3. 

with Ulcerated Mouth in, 11. 
in Scarlet Fever, 58. 

Mouth, 97. 
Sour Stomach, with Chronic Constipation and Dys- 
pepsia, 38. 
Spasm of Glottis, 100. 
Spasms, with Gastrodynia, 8. 
Spasmodic Croup, 5. 
Sprain, Liniment, 18. 
Spleen, Enlarged, 24, 37. 
Staining Solutions for Bacilli, 120. 
Stains, Ink and Rust, 60, 75. 
Stammering, 75. 
Stimulant in Low Forms of Fever, 60. 

and Sedative, 9. 
Stimulating Expectorant, 50. 
Stomach, Hyper-Acidity of the, 34. 
Stomatitis, 26. 

and Difficult Teething, 118. 

and Thrush, 42. 

Ulcerative. 7. 
Sublimate Solutions, Non-Poisonous, 67. 
Sub-Involution of Uterus, 94. 
Summer Complaint, 64. 

in Children, 108. 
Superficial Neuralgia, 61. 
Suppositories of Chrysarobin, 84. 
Sypnilitic Alopecia, 72. 
Syphilis, 96, 120. 

in the Early Stages, 23. 

Secondary, 34, 40, 71. 
Syrup of Gibe it, 121. 
Sweating, Profuse, with Debility in, 8. 

Tape Worms, 6, 12, 39, 77, 119. 
Tsenicide, for Children, 112. 
Tannin in Treatment of Burns, 71. 
Teeth, Care of in Childhood, 107. 

Loosening of, Gargle to Prevent, 47. 
Test Papers for Chemists and Druggists, 28, 29 # 
Thread Worms, 5. 

in Children, 21. 
Throat, Inflammation, 41. 

Chronic Inflammation oi, 114. 
Thrush and Stomatitis, 42. 
Tinea Tonsurans, 66. 
Tinea Versicolor, 20. 
Tobacco Amblyopia, 38. 
Tonic and Alterative, 39, 64. 

Anti-Malarial, 27. 

in Asthenic Fevers, 17. 

and Laxative, 16. 
Tonsillitis, 57, 83, 90. 

Acute, 22, 46, 89, 96, 98, 106. 
Follicular, 46. 

Antiseptic Treatment of, 78. 
Torpor of Colon and Deficient Bile, 5. 
Tumors, Fibroid, 12. 
Tympanitis, 3, 71. 
Typhoid Diarrhoea, 3. 

Fever, 9, 32, 49, 112, 121. 
Delirium of, 21. 



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Typhoid Fever, Diarrhoea of, 9. 

Intestinal Hemorrhage, 10. 
Pneumonia, 87. 
Typhus Fever, Prostration in, 13. 

Ulcer, Gastric, 4, 60. 

Crural, 119 
Ulcerative Stomatitis, 7. 
Ulcerated Mouth in Sore Throat, 11. 
Uremia, 26. 
Urine, Acid, with Irritable Bladder, 14. 

Incontinence of, 15, 25, 68. 

Phosphatic Deposits, 3. 

Detection of Antipyretics in, 81. 
Uterine Hemorrhage, 48. 
Uterus, Sub-Involution of, 94. 

Fibroid Change of, 39. 

Valvular Insufficiency, 97. 
Varicose Veins, 58. 

Local Treatment of, 47. 

Ulcer of Leg and Eczema, 95. 
Vegetation of the Genital Organs, 103. 
Velocity of Nerve Impulses, 65. 
Venereal Warts, 64. 
Vesical Irritability, 46. 
Vermifuge for Children, 32. 
Vinegars, Toilet, 105. 

of Benzoin, 105. 

Floral, 105. 

Rose Cosmetic, 105. 

Violet Cosmetic, 105. 
Vomiting, 91, 93. 

of Pregnancy, 30, 83, 99, 100. 
Voice Lozenge, 57. 
Vulvae Pruritus, 3, 39. 

Warts, 40, 72, 105. 

Wax in Ear, 48. 

Whooping Cough, 4, 31, 45, 99, 102. 

Winter Pruritis, 29. 

Worms, 49. 

in Children, 93, 94. 

Intestinal, 22. 

Tape, 6, 12. 

Thread, 5. 

in Children, 21. 

Yellow Fever, 91. 



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